What Crew Members Say About G-Rossini

On July 13, 2018, at approximately 12:15 PM, the vessel 'Rossini' encountered a critical rudder failure while navigating toward the new lock in Brunsbüttel for its eastbound passage through the Kiel Canal. This incident occurred in the lock’s fore port, causing the vessel to become perpendicular and remain in place. Authorities promptly advised the crew to await assistance from the tug 'Bugsier 18' (IMO No.: 9036246) prior to proceeding into the lock, where an investigation into the malfunction took place. The 'Rossini' had departed from Rotterdam the previous day, July 12, and after addressing the issue, successfully berthed in the inner port of Brunsbüttel. The ship continued its journey on July 15 at 1:20 AM, setting sail for Antwerp with an estimated time of arrival on July 16.

On February 15, 2017, at 9:10 PM, the tanker 'Rossini', which was traveling from Moerdijk to Wismar, encountered a significant issue when a fuel pipe sustained damage. This incident forced the crew to carry out an emergency stop while navigating eastbound through the Kiel Canal at kilometer 59. Subsequently, the vessel drifted into the northern embankment near Westerrönfeld. As a result, all canal traffic was suspended between Schülp and Schacht-Audorf until a tugboat successfully extricated the tanker. Following necessary repairs, the 'Rossini' proceeded to Kiel, where it moored at the Bominflot bunker quay at 1:40 AM for inspections. After completing the required surveys, the vessel departed Kiel at 3:40 PM and is scheduled to arrive at berth 1 in Wismar on February 17 at 6:00 AM.