Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Jadeland

On September 25, 2021, the cargo vessel 'Jadeland' encountered grounding while navigating the Kiel Canal on its westbound route from Kotka to Jors Lasfar. In response to the incident, the Portuguese safety authorities have initiated an investigation, collaborating closely with their German counterparts to determine the circumstances surrounding the grounding. Fortunately, the incident did not lead to any reported injuries or environmental pollution. Following the grounding, 'Jadeland' resumed its voyage from Kiel on September 27 at 04:20 a.m., with a projected arrival time of October 3.

On December 30, 2017, an urgent situation unfolded as the freighter 'Kalvoe' reported serious engine issues to the CROSS Jobourg at 4:10 AM. The vessel, carrying a cargo of clay from Las Palmas to Vlaardingen, experienced a malfunction in its fuel pump while drifting 36 miles west of La Hague. Considering the adverse weather conditions in the English Channel, characterized by strong south-west winds reaching 8 Beaufort and 2.5-meter swells, the CROSS promptly notified the Operations Center of the Maritime Prefecture for the Channel and North Sea. This led to the swift deployment of the emergency tug 'Abeille Liberté' from Cherbourg to assist the stranded vessel. By 8:30 AM, the 'Kalvoe' indicated it had made temporary repairs and resumed its journey at a reduced speed, heading toward the Casquets traffic separation zone. However, just an hour later, the freighter encountered further complications and unsuccessfully attempted to anchor for repairs. Faced with recurring issues, the shipowner arranged for the 'Abeille Liberté', which had already arrived on site, to tow the 'Kalvoe'. The tow operation commenced at 11:30 AM, successfully transporting the disabled freighter to Cherbourg, where it docked at approximately 7:20 PM to undergo essential repairs. For more details, you can view the French report along with photographs at the official site: https://www.premar-manche.gouv.fr/communiques-presse/1-abeille-liberte-remorque-cargo-kalvoe-large-hague.html

In a significant bust, authorities detained a stowaway aboard the 'Dinkeldiep' on December 8, 2013, in the Port of Tampa. The individual, a Jamaican national, was found in possession of more than 3.5 pounds of marijuana after sneaking onto the ship at a Jamaican port. As the vessel made its way to Tampa, crew members discovered the unauthorized traveler. Upon arrival at berth 245, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents were ready to intervene. The stowaway was subsequently taken into custody and booked into the Hillsborough County Jail, facing felony charges for marijuana possession. He remains detained without bail as federal immigration officials continue their investigation.