The Key-Fighter: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On January 9, 2020, the tanker 'Key Fighter' experienced a turbocharger failure, leaving her immobilized while en route from Klaipeda, Lithuania. This incident occurred in the vicinity of Stad, prompting a swift response for assistance. The renowned lifeboat 'Halfdan Grieg' was dispatched to the scene, successfully towing the stricken vessel to safety. The 'Key Fighter' was securely berthed at the Måløy Cargo Terminal by 11 p.m. that evening. Following repairs and preparations, the tanker departed from the terminal on January 12 at 10:40 p.m., continuing her journey towards the North Sea for future orders.

In a heart-wrenching work accident aboard the tanker 'Key Fighter,' one crew member tragically lost their life, and another sustained serious injuries on September 1, 2018, at approximately 5:30 a.m. The incident occurred while the crew was engaged in operations within a chemical tank near Stadlandet. Quick response teams, including a rescue helicopter, arrived at the scene within half an hour, discovering two unconscious crew members who were being lifted from the tank by their fellow workers. Following the emergency response, both individuals were airlifted to Ålesund hospital, where one was sadly pronounced dead due to exposure to toxic hydrogen sulphide gas. The 'Key Fighter,' which had been docked in Måløy, Sogn og Fjordane County, was subsequently investigated by local police, resulting in interviews with the crew. By 6:15 p.m., the tanker was cleared for departure, continuing its journey to Erith with an estimated arrival on September 3. This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the dangers associated with maritime operations involving hazardous materials.

The chemical tanker Key Fighter encountered significant damage following an allision with the quay at Fynsværket, located in the Odense Canal. As a result of the accident, which transpired despite the presence of a pilot, the vessel was directed to Fayard Yard for necessary repairs to address a three-meter breach in its bow. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, and both the pilot and the captain have been subjected to questioning and drug testing to determine the circumstances leading to the mishap. For more details and photos, visit the Danish report at http://www.fyens.dk/article/2185687:Odense--Ramte-kaj-ved-Fynsvaerket--Kemikalietanker-i-dok-paa-Lindoe.