Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Keewhit

On July 23, 2018, the oil tanker 'Keewhit' unexpectedly ran aground at coordinates 54°38'9.6" N, 5°52'23.4" W around 2:08 PM. The vessel, which had a crew of 10 aboard, required assistance to safely return to the water. Two tugboats were dispatched to the scene, with the 'Eileen McLoughlin' playing a pivotal role in the successful refloating operation. The tanker was subsequently escorted back to Richardson's Wharf in Belfast the same day. After a brief stay, the 'Keewhit' departed again on July 24 at 10:15 PM, continuing its journey to Liverpool, where it arrived at 12:40 PM on July 25.

On February 1, 2015, the operations of Stena Line experienced significant interruptions as the ferry Stena Nordica collided with the bunker tanker Keewhit within Holyhead Harbour. In the aftermath of the incident, several ferry services connecting Holyhead and Dublin were promptly canceled. The Stena Nordica was subsequently withdrawn from service to facilitate necessary repairs, with operations anticipated to resume by February 5. Meanwhile, the Marine Accident and Investigation Branch (MAIB) is currently compiling details to assess whether a formal investigation will be launched regarding this maritime accident.