What Crew Members Say About Jaume-Iii

On October 12, 2019, the ferry 'Jaume III' found itself in a troubling situation as the port captain of Algeciras detained the vessel due to concerns over water contamination. The incident unfolded when the ferry experienced a critical engine failure while en route to Ceuta, prompting its return to Algeciras at around 7 p.m. The technical malfunction affected the port side engine, necessitating repairs at its home port. In response to this incident, the Maritime Captaincy has mandated a thorough inspection of the vessel to assess the extent of the issues. Additionally, the shipping company involved has been given a series of directives aimed at addressing the technical complications encountered. Meanwhile, both the Port Authority of Algeciras and the Port Authority of Ceuta have initiated separate investigations regarding the ash spill linked to the 'Jaume III', to ascertain the need for potential administrative action against the shipping operator for the discharge event occurring in both port locations.

On the night of August 15, 2019, at 10:15 p.m., the ferry 'Jaume III' encountered mechanical difficulties while approaching the port of Son Blanc from Alcúdia. This unfortunate incident involved a collision with the French-flagged sailing yacht 'Koala,' measuring 13 meters in length, which was anchored near Cala Degollador. Fortunately, the two crew members on the 'Koala' were aboard another nearby sailboat at the time and emerged without injury. The impact caused significant water ingress on the starboard side of the 'Koala,' affecting the area around the toilet pipes, and resulted in a crack near one of the vessel's propellers. The crew managed to control the flooding with the assistance of the bilge pump and subsequently guided the yacht to the Llompart boat house for necessary repairs, with support from a boat dispatched by Ports de Balears. In addition to 'Koala,' a catamaran was also struck by the 'Jaume III,' although it sustained no substantial damage. The accident unfolded during a docking maneuver, specifically when the 'Jaume III' attempted to approach the Son Blanc dike. The port engine of the ferry failed to respond, leading to the collision. This incident highlights the importance of regular maintenance and safety checks for maritime vessels to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

On the morning of July 12, 2019, at 8 a.m., the ferry 'Jaume III' experienced an allision with the moored 'Alcantara Dos' in the bustling port of Alcúdia. Fortunately, both vessels were unoccupied, carrying no passengers or cargo at the time. The 'Jaume III' was maneuvering to shift berths in preparation for boarding passengers when the incident occurred. Despite the collision, the damage sustained by the 'Alcantara Dos' was minimal, allowing it to resume its journey to Ciutadella de Menorca shortly after noon, albeit with a delay of several hours. Conversely, the 'Jaume III' incurred a breach in its hull on the starboard side bow and was forced to remain sidelined in Alcúdia for further inspection and repairs.