What Crew Members Say About Kelly

On March 30, 2026, the vessel 'Kelly' underwent a comprehensive inspection at Aughinish port as part of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regulations. The thorough examination encompassed several critical areas of the ship, including the accommodation and galley facilities, engine room, navigation bridge, decks, forecastle, and the steering room. While the inspection yielded one minor deficiency, there were no issues significant enough to warrant detention. Following the inspection, the 'Kelly' departed Aughinish on March 31 and is scheduled to arrive at St. Petersburg, Russia, with an estimated time of arrival on April 4.

The cargo vessel 'Kelly' has officially begun its tow journey to Tallinn following the completion of investigations at Brunsbüttel. At 11:30 a.m. on September 24, the Cyprus-flagged tug 'Mustang' (IMO: 9555383) took the ship in tow. The convoy is set to arrive in Tallinn on September 28 at approximately 6 p.m., where repairs for fire damage will be conducted. After completing sea trials, the 'Kelly' departed Tallinn on December 5 at 7:50 p.m., with Ust-Luga marked as the first port of call. The vessel successfully berthed at the bulk terminal in Ust-Luga by 11 a.m. on December 6. For more detailed coverage, you can check the German report with accompanying photographs: https://www.kn-online.de/Nachrichten/Schleswig-Holstein/Frachter-Kelly-wird-nach-Brand-zur-Reparatur-nach-Tallinn-geschleppt.

A heartbreaking incident occurred aboard the MV Kelly on the Elbe when a devastating engine room fire broke out at approximately 1:50 p.m. Among the three crew members who sustained severe injuries, one has unfortunately succumbed to their wounds, while another remains in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. The third crew member is grappling with severe burn injuries. At the time of the fire, the ship was carrying a total of 13 crew members. Emergency services worked diligently to extinguish the blaze, which was finally brought under control later in the afternoon. MV Kelly was secured by tugs 'Fairplay XV', 'Luchs', and 'Parat,' as well as monitored by the patrol boat 'Vossbrook.' Once it was confirmed that the fire was fully extinguished and the vessel's energy supply was restored, the anchor was lifted, allowing the ship to be towed to the South Quay in Brunsbüttel around 9 p.m. For more details, you can view the report with a photo here: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/Elbmuendung-Ein-Toter-bei-Feuer-auf-MS-Kelly,kelly352.html

On September 6, 2019, at approximately 2 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Kelly' experienced a significant fire while navigating the Elbe River, situated between Otterndorf and Brunsbüttel. The ship was on its route from Rotterdam to Kaliningrad when the incident occurred. Emergency response teams promptly took action, resulting in three crew members sustaining injuries and needing transport to nearby hospitals for medical care. The Central Command for Maritime Emergencies facilitated the emergency response, deploying various fire departments from Cuxhaven and Brunsbüttel. Teams gathered at the Oste Barrier near Balje-Hörne, with assets including the fireboat 'Henry Köpcke' from Stade, personnel from the German Life Saving Society (DLRG), a Federal Police helicopter, and another from ADAC, as well as the DGzRS lifeboat 'Anneliese Kramer'. Additional support came from the customs vessel 'Glückstadt' and multiple tugboats, including 'Parat', 'Multrasalvor', 'Fairplay XV', and 'Viking Energy', which helped secure the 'Kelly', as it dropped anchor at coordinates 53° 51.62' N 009° 2.41' E near the Oste estuary. Fortunately, no pollutants were released during the incident, and navigation along the Elbe River continued without disruption. The Brunsbüttel fire brigade was later released from duty as the situation stabilized. There are considerations for towing the vessel into Elbe Port Brunsbüttel for further assessment and possible repairs. For more detailed local coverage including images, visit the reports from Boyens Medien and CNV Medien.