Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Kingston-Trader

On November 13, 2019, the container vessel 'Concordia' encountered a mishap while navigating through the Vartdalsfjord, losing control at a speed of 15 knots. The ship ran aground north of Eiksund at Laupsneset, striking rocks at coordinates 62° 17.00' N 005° 57.14' E. Thankfully, there were no reports of water ingress, pollution, or injuries, although some bow damage was noted. The 'Concordia' was on its way from Måløy to Ikornnes in Sykkylven when the incident occurred. By 6 p.m., the Search and Rescue (SAR) boat 'Klaveness Marine' (MMSI: 257928800) and the tugboat 'Polar Rex' (IMO: 7392816) arrived at the scene to assist with the salvage operation. A plan was set in motion to refloat the vessel during the rising tide at 8 p.m. With the help of the tugboat, 'Concordia' was smoothly freed from the rocks. Following the refloating, both vessels made their way toward Ålesund, where 'Concordia' safely docked just before midnight. In the aftermath, local police initiated an investigation into the grounding. On November 15 at 4:20 a.m., 'Concordia' departed from Ålesund, setting course for Bergen with an expected arrival time around 4 p.m. Later, on January 24, 2020, the ship entered Blohm & Voss Shipyard in Hamburg at 3:40 p.m. The vessel has since been renamed 'Rainer D' and left Hamburg on February 8, 2020. For further details and photos from the incident, you can check out the following Norwegian news sources: [SMP](https://www.smp.no/nyheter/2019/11/13/Containerskip-har-g%C3%A5tt-p%C3%A5-land-20388777.ece), [NRK](https://www.nrk.no/mr/eit-containerskip-har-gatt-pa-grunne-1.14781279).

On the morning of September 20, 2018, a significant incident unfolded at the Victoria vessel in Orkanger port when a malfunctioning port crane led to a dramatic accident. The event transpired around 6:11 AM during the loading operations, which had commenced the previous night. While lowering a container that was approximately two meters above the ship’s loading bay, the crane boom unexpectedly collapsed. The container, weighing around 30 tons, was poised above the cargo space when the boom fell, bringing down an equally hefty structure weighing about 30 tonnes. The incident highlights potential safety concerns in port operations. For further details, refer to the Norwegian report featuring photographic evidence: https://www.adressa.no/nyheter/trondelag/2018/09/20/Kran-sviktet-og-falt-ned-i-skip-17555090.ece.

On December 24, 2014, a maritime emergency unfolded as a crew member aboard the container vessel 'Concordia' fell from a set of stairs, sustaining multiple serious injuries. This incident occurred at approximately 3:15 PM, prompting the KNRM (Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution) to spring into action. The organization directed the 'Concordia' to alter its course towards Hoek van Holland for a swift medical response. The lifeboat 'Jeanine Parqui,' dispatched for the medevac operation, arrived on the scene at 3:45 PM. Two skilled crew members were deployed onto the 'Concordia' equipped with a first aid kit to provide immediate assistance to the injured individual, who had suffered a head wound, a broken knee, and a fractured elbow. Following initial treatment, the 'Concordia' was guided to Calantsteiger 3, where a waiting ambulance, complete with paramedics, was poised to receive the patient. KNRM personnel accompanied the medical staff onboard, facilitating the safe disembarkation of the injured crew member with the help of volunteers from the RPA. The lifeboat 'Jeanine Parqui' completed its mission and returned to the station by 5 PM. This coordinated rescue operation highlights the vital role of maritime emergency services in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of crew members at sea. For more details and photos, visit the KNRM report: http://www.knrm.nl/waar-wij-zijn/reddingstations/hoek-van-holland/reddingrapporten/patient-met-botbreuken-van-coaster-64a4b3b3b2.