Reviews & Ratings for the Hudson-Express

On January 30, 2019, a tragic incident occurred in Port Est, leading to the untimely death of a 29-year-old Filipino sailor. The individual was performing maintenance work on the ventilation duct of the 'Al Rawdah', specifically tasked with replacing the upper propeller when the accident took place. Around 2 p.m., during the process, he lost his balance and plummeted approximately 30 meters down the metal duct, resulting in severe injuries. Emergency responders arrived at the scene promptly at 2:08 p.m. and attempted to provide urgent medical assistance, but he suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest shortly thereafter. Despite their best efforts, he could not be revived. In the aftermath of this unfortunate event, a medical examination of the deceased was mandated by the parquet of Saint-Denis to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.

The vessel 'Al Rawdah' is currently undergoing essential repairs at Jurong Shipyard in Singapore. This maintenance operation focuses on replacing a section of the ship's bottom, necessitated by an incident of grounding that occurred near Batam in July 2011. The meticulous work aims to restore the vessel's seaworthiness and ensure its safe operations in the future.

In a remarkable salvage operation, the specialized team at Smit Salvage has successfully refloated the AL RAWDAH, a vessel that had become grounded on the Batu Berhanti reef in the Singapore Straits. This incident occurred near Sanbu Island in Indonesia and was resolved just yesterday, highlighting the expertise of Smit Salvage in maritime rescue operations.