Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Ingulskyj

The 'Ingulsky,' a dredging vessel that encountered damage in July while operating in the Bystryi estuary, has been successfully salvaged from the depths of the canal. Following its recovery, the vessel has been transported to a specialized shipyard for a comprehensive technical assessment. This inspection is crucial in identifying the extent of the necessary repairs and determining the appropriate course of action. Despite being partially submerged, the decision has been made to restore the 'Ingulsky' to operational status, indicating a commitment to revitalizing its capabilities for future dredging tasks.

Effective August 6, Ukraine has officially reopened the Bystre Canal for vessels with a draft of up to 4.5 meters. This pivotal decision comes approximately two weeks after the tragic explosion of the 'Ingulskyj' on July 23, which resulted in the loss of three Sea Ports Administration of Ukraine employees and left several crew members injured and hospitalized. The channel's temporary closure had forced shipowners to raise freight rates to offset rising operational costs, yet these hikes were deemed excessive by charterers. With the restoration of the Bystre Canal, industry analysts anticipate a resurgence in freight traffic on the Danube, as the new developments foster more balanced negotiations between carriers and charterers.

In a harrowing incident on the night of July 23, the dredger 'Ingulsky', carrying 11 crew members, encountered a naval mine while conducting routine dredging operations in the Danube River near Vilkovo. The explosion occurred in the Bystre estuary of the Odesa delta, leading to the tragic sinking of the vessel in one of the canals that connects the Danube with the Black Sea. The blast resulted in the loss of three crew members' lives and left eight others injured, who have since been hospitalized for necessary medical treatment. Fortunately, the navigational route in the Danube area remains operational, with the southern Sulin Channel open for shipping traffic. This comes after the Bystre returned to service for commercial vessels following Ukraine's successful liberation of Snake Island from Russian forces. Ukrainian authorities have launched an investigation into this tragic event, seeking to understand the circumstances surrounding the mine explosion.