Gaslog-Saratoga Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On November 9, 2018, the LNG carrier Gaslog Saratoga experienced a bottom touch while operating in the waters north of Heraklion. Fortunately, an underwater inspection determined that the vessel remained unharmed with no hull damage reported. Following this incident, the Gaslog Saratoga made its way to Aliaga, where it arrived on November 23 at 08:10 a.m. After assessing the situation and confirming the ship's integrity, it departed from Aliaga on November 24, ready to continue its operations.

On November 9, 2018, at 8:20 p.m., the LNG tanker 'Gaslog Saratoga' encountered trouble while navigating towards Heraklion's port. The vessel, which was transporting 150,000 cubic meters of methane and had a crew of 31—10 of whom were Greek—ran aground just beyond the breakwater. Prompt response efforts were initiated, involving three tugboats that assisted in refloating the vessel, which subsequently anchored off Heraklion. Additional support was provided by Greek Coastguard patrol boats and the fireboat 'Macedonia'. A thorough underwater inspection performed by a private diving team confirmed that the 'Gaslog Saratoga' had sustained no hull damage despite becoming stuck about 330 meters from shore in sandy waters approximately 9-10 meters deep. As of November 11, the tanker remained anchored at coordinates 35° 21.73' N and 025° 7.06' E. After a brief halt, the 'Gaslog Saratoga' resumed its journey, departing the port at 1 a.m. on November 10 and later dropping anchor at Kalamata around 9 a.m. on November 12. The tanker had initiated its voyage from Port Arthur on October 24, with its ultimate destination being Ali Agha, Turkey, including a planned stop in Heraklion. For more details, you can check out the reports and visuals provided by local news outlets: [CNN Greece](https://www.cnn.gr/news/ellada/story/154115/kriti-dexamenoploio-prosaraxe-ligo-exo-apo-to-limani-toy-hrakleioy) and [Eparxies](https://www.eparxies.gr/ti-egine-kai-to-quot-thirio-quot-vrethike-mia-anasa-apo-tin-paralia-toy-irakleioy-vinteo/).