Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Island-Captain

On May 13, 2016, the cargo vessel 'Island Captain' experienced a significant incident when it accidentally discharged between 25 to 50 cubic meters of hydrochloric acid into the North Sea. This unfortunate leak from the pump chamber occurred during a routine acid pumping operation involving the offshore installation 'Syd Arne'. The decision to release the acid was made to ensure the safety of the ship's crew. Following the incident, the 'Island Captain' navigated towards Esbjerg, where it docked at the container quay on May 14 at 9 a.m. Out of the 37 crew members aboard, two sustained burns from the exposure. Upon arrival in Esbjerg, all crew members disembarked, and specialized emergency teams from the Emergency Jutland and Chemical Emergency units swiftly initiated cleanup operations. As a precautionary measure, part of the port of Esbjerg was blocked off during the cleanup efforts. For further details, the Danish news outlet has released a report along with a video highlighting the incident: http://www.tvsyd.dk/artikel/fragtskib-skal-renses-og-tjekkes-efter-saltsyreudslip-paa-nordsoeen.