Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Hmm-St-Petersburg

On December 9, repair efforts began at the bustling port of Algeciras aimed at mending the hull breach of the container ship 'HMM St. Petersburg'. Temporary scaffolding has been set up within the damaged area to facilitate the ongoing repair work. The operation is crucial to restoring the vessel's seaworthiness. For more visuals of the ongoing work, visit the photo link here: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3788299?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest.

In a significant maritime incident, the Maritime Captaincy of Algeciras has mandated financial guarantees amounting to 80,000 euros from both the 'Gloria Maris' and the 'HMM ST Petersburg' following a recent collision. Safety inspectors from the Maritime Captaincy determined that both vessels exhibited negligence in adhering to the International Convention for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREG), implicating both captains and crew members in the mishap. As a result, the Maritime Captaincy—operating under the General Directorate of the Merchant Navy at the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility—has ordered the detention of both ships. Comprehensive inspections conducted by a team of four safety inspectors confirmed that, fortunately, there were no injuries or oil spills resulting from the collision. The accident occurred approximately 3.5 nautical miles southeast of Algeciras, when the 'Gloria Maris,' which had recently refueled in Gibraltar, was en route to Coruña with partially loaded crude oil tanks. Meanwhile, the 'HMM St. Petersburg’ was on a return journey from Yantian, aiming to dock at Algeciras. As of December 5, the container ship has been anchored at the Exempt Dock of the Port of Algeciras, while the tanker is located in the Alfa area. In addition to the financial guarantees and necessary repairs before resuming journeys, both vessels' owners are also responsible for the costs incurred during the mobilization of rescue services, including the 'Salvamar Denébola' and 'Luz de Mar.' Furthermore, the authorities have initiated a disciplinary procedure to ascertain the ultimate accountability for this maritime incident.

On November 3, 2023, the container ship 'HMM St. Petersburg' arrived at Total Terminal International, marking a significant incident shortly prior. At 5:20 a.m., the vessel collided with the tanker 'Gloria Maris' approximately 9.9 nautical miles southeast of Algeciras, causing considerable damage to the starboard side of the HMM St. Petersburg. The impact has resulted in a breach measuring several meters in length above the waterline, notably around the bridge area. Meanwhile, the 'Gloria Maris' incurred damage to its bow on the starboard side. Initial assessments suggest that human error may have been a factor contributing to the accident. In response to the incident, the Maritime Authority of Algeciras has detained both vessels while they await a review of potential penalties. An investigation is now underway, led by inspectors from the Maritime Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIM), under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. The response efforts were coordinated by the CCS of Tarifa, following a notification from the 'Gloria Maris'. For updates and detailed reports, including photographs and videos of the situation, visit 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).