Reviews & Ratings for the Gloria-Maris

In a recent incident southeast of Algeciras, both the ‘Gloria Maris’ and ‘HMM ST Petersburg’ have been subjected to financial guarantees amounting to 80,000 euros by the Maritime Captaincy of Algeciras. The decision follows safety inspections conducted by the Maritime Authority, which identified negligence in adhering to the International Convention for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREG) by the captains and crews involved in the collision. As part of the investigation, both vessels have been detained, as mandated by the Maritime Captaincy, which operates under the General Directorate of the Merchant Navy within the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. Thankfully, inspections led by four safety inspectors revealed that no injuries were reported and there were no oil spills resultant from the clash. The collision occurred approximately 3.5 nautical miles southeast of Algeciras; the ‘Gloria Maris’ was on its way to the port of Coruña after refueling in Gibraltar, carrying a partial load of crude oil, while the ‘HMM ST Petersburg’ was traveling from Yantian to the port of Algeciras. Currently, the container ship is docked at the Exempt Dock in Algeciras since December 5, with the tanker positioned in the Alfa area. Aside from the imposed financial guarantees and required repairs, the ship owners are also responsible for covering operational costs related to the deployment of rescue vessels, including ‘Salvamar Denébola’ and ‘Luz de Mar’. In response to the incident, authorities have initiated a disciplinary procedure to assess and establish final accountability for what transpired.

The chemical tanker 'HMM St. Petersburg' has docked at Total Terminal International on November 3, following a significant collision that occurred early that morning. At approximately 5:20 a.m., the vessel was involved in an accident with the 'Gloria Maris,' situated 9.9 nautical miles southeast of Algeciras. The collision resulted in substantial damage to the starboard side of the tanker, causing a breach several meters in length above the waterline, notably at the height of the bridge. Preliminary assessments suggest that human error may have contributed to this incident. In the wake of the collision, both ships have been detained by the Maritime Authority of Algeciras while potential sanctions are under review. Investigators from the Maritime Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIM), which operates under the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, are conducting an inquiry into the event. The response coordination was handled by the CCS of Tarifa, as they were alerted by the 'Gloria Maris' regarding the situation. For further insights and visual documentation of the incident, interested parties can access reports with photos and videos through the following links: [Europa Sur](https://www.europasur.es/maritimas/investigacion-colision-gloria-maris-petersburg-negligencia-estrecho-gibraltar_0_2002917549.html), [Puente de Mando](https://www.puentedemando.com/un-petrolero-de-crudo-y-un-portacontenedores-colisionan-en-el-estrecho-de-gibraltar/), and [ABC](https://www.abc.es/sociedad/buque-coreano-liberiano-colisionan-estrecho-heridos-vertidos-20241203174207-vi.html).

Early in the morning on December 3, 2024, a collision occurred between the tanker 'Gloria Maris' and the container ship 'HMM St. Petersburg' (IMO: 9868364), approximately 8.9 nautical miles southeast of Algeciras. At the time of the incident, 'Gloria Maris' was carrying 25 crew members, while 'HMM St. Petersburg' had 24 crew members aboard and was making its way from Yantian to the port of Algeciras. Having departed Cartagena on November 30 at 02:00 a.m. in ballast after discharging 147,564 tons of crude oil, the 'Gloria Maris' was en route to Gibraltar when the collision took place. The Tarifa CCS was alerted at 5:20 a.m., prompting the mobilization of the SAR vessel 'Luz de Mar' alongside the lifeboat 'Salvamar Denébola' for assistance. Upon inspection of the damaged areas post-collision, crews confirmed structural impairments, yet noted that there was no immediate danger of sinking or any risk of spillage. As a precaution, the Algeciras Maritime Authority prohibited both vessels from leaving the area. Safety inspectors initiated further investigations to assess the causes of the incident and evaluate the vessels' safety status. Ultimately, 'HMM St. Petersburg' docked in Algeciras, while the 'Gloria Maris' proceeded to moor in anchorage A at coordinates 36° 10' N 005° 24' W at 10:50 a.m. UTC. The operational response was orchestrated by the Tarifa RCC under the command of the Maritime Captaincy of Algeciras. For more details, visit the report and photo at elfarodeceuta.es.