Reviews & Ratings for the Harbour-Feature

In a notable incident on June 9, 2018, the cargo vessel 'Harbour Feature', sailing from Rotterdam towards Montreal, encountered a main engine issue while navigating through the English Channel. Late that evening, the vessel initiated a controlled engine shutdown after detecting a water leak in the No.3 cylinder through the fuel injector. The crew promptly consulted the Dover Coastguard and Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) for permission to stop before moving southbound into the Traffic Separation Scheme. Anchor was dropped approximately three miles southeast of Dover Harbour to facilitate urgent repairs. By coordinates 51 04 23.4N, 001 23 57.6E, repairs were conducted efficiently, concluding within five hours and followed by thorough testing of the engine systems. At 3 a.m. on June 10, the 'Harbour Feature' set sail once again, continuing its journey to Montreal. The vessel's management confirmed that there were no issues with the steering gear, propulsion, or any machinery systems, ensuring the safety of the crew, the ship, and surrounding maritime traffic remained intact throughout the event. An investigation into the root cause of the engine failure will be conducted, and further details regarding the incident and corrective measures will be made available. The vessel is transporting 12,403 tons of IMO Class 3 UN 1202 cargo alongside 372 tons of bunker fuel.

Officials announced on March 26, 2014, that New Hampshire and Maine successfully recovered the $1.3 million spent on repairs to the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge following an incident with the tanker 'Harbour Feature' on April 1, 2013. The maritime accident occurred when the vessel broke its mooring lines at the New Hampshire State Pier in Portsmouth and collided with the bridge that links Portsmouth to Kittery, Maine. In response to the incident, the two states pursued legal action against the tanker under maritime law, requiring a $2.4 million bond to cover estimated damages and contingencies. It was anticipated that the tanker's insurance provider would cover the $1.3 million in repair costs. While the federal lawsuit was initiated in Concord, it did not specify an exact amount for damages at the time. The management of the tanker, TB Ship Management based in Hamburg, responded to the lawsuit, with John Bass from Portland, Maine, appointed to represent the company's interests. The litigation aimed to reimburse the states, which equally share the financial responsibilities for the bridge. However, the lawsuit, which was initially set for trial on October 7, was dismissed on March 24.

A significant legal battle is set to unfold in the U.S. District Court of New Hampshire on October 7, 2014, centering on a multi-million dollar dispute over the damages incurred by the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge. The trial will determine liability in the wake of an incident where the Portuguese-flagged tanker MV Harbour Feature collided with the bridge on April 1, resulting in approximately $2.4 million in damage to the structure and an additional estimated $1.5 million in repairs needed for the tanker. At the heart of the case is the question of accountability—whether the responsibility for this unfortunate incident falls on the vessel or the states of Maine and New Hampshire, which are charged with the oversight of the bridge and the adjacent port. More details can be found at http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130716/NEWS/307160398/-1/NEWSMAP.