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On March 4, 2025, the disabled tanker 'Kriti Captain' successfully departed from Fos-sur-Mer, marking a significant milestone in a complex rescue operation. Coordinated by the Port Authority and executed with the assistance of Strait of Messina pilots, the operation saw the offshore tug 'Protug 85-1' (IMO: 9995935) take charge of towing the ailing vessel through the strait. The destination was a shipyard in Skaramagas, located near Athens, where the tanker is scheduled for repairs. Moreover, the departure maneuver also benefited from the support of tug 'Capo D'Orlando' (IMO: 9275139), highlighting the collaborative effort involved in this maritime rescue. For a detailed report with photos, visit: https://messina.gazzettadelsud.it/articoli/cronaca/2025/03/04/stretto-di-messina-spettacolare-operazione-di-rimorchio-di-una-petroliera-in-avaria-57eaa760-a793-43ae-8fab-d40dec12eb80/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI2-SpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVRd7HNboYteOoPVb2XT6xUFvqjFU2x92Ub1034xQFB0COnTWr2N2IkA-g_aem_89qqnBJMycbiZ1Z2YkeBwQ.

On January 29, the oil tanker 'Kriti Captain' made a safe arrival at Fos-sur-Mer, following a harrowing incident where it caught fire in the engine room while scheduled to unload 25,000 tons of diesel sourced from the Augusta refinery in Sicily. The vessel was towed into port by the tugboat 'Abeille Méditerranée', which departed from Toulon on January 26 to assist in the operation. The Kriti Captain reached the FOS Fluxel Terminal No. 1 jetty around 3 p.m., where a persistent team from the Marseille Marine Fire Brigade (BMPM) had stayed on board throughout the transit to ensure safety measures were upheld. The immediate next step involves the safe unloading of the tanker’s cargo, coordinated with port services and regulatory bodies to prevent any further incidents. This situation underscores the importance of maritime safety and emergency response protocols in handling such emergencies. For more detailed reports accompanied by photographs, visit: [Le Marin](https://lemarin.ouest-france.fr/shipping/le-petrolier-kriti-captain-arrive-a-fos-remorque-par-l-abeille-mediterranee-5c6c56d4-de37-11ef-8532-707f28b1e8eb) and [France Bleu](https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/environnement/le-petrolier-kriti-captain-est-arrive-dans-le-golfe-de-fos-sur-mer-apres-avoir-subi-un-incendie-a-port-la-nouvelle-9804430).

The tanker 'Kriti Captain' has been under tow to Marseille after experiencing a fire on the evening of January 25, while docked near the port's underwater pipeline, where it was preparing to unload its significant cargo of 33,000 tonnes of diesel. On January 28 at 3 p.m., the vessel was successfully taken in tow by the tug 'Abeille Méditerranée,' following the establishment of all necessary safety protocols for safe transit. The convoy is currently making its way toward the Gulf of Fos-sur-Mer and the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille at a reduced speed, with the arrival expected on January 29. The operation is being closely monitored by the CROSS Mediterranée and the semaphores of the French Navy to ensure complete safety. In preparation for the vessel's arrival, local authorities closed the casino car park on the seafront to facilitate operations, resulting in the removal of several vehicles, assisted by municipal police and gendarmerie. Additionally, a helicopter has been dispatched to transport firefighters from Marseille to assess the condition of the Kriti Captain, restart its remaining generator for power supply, and lift the anchors. A pilot boat also played a critical role by bringing three further firefighters from Port-La Nouvelle to support their colleagues on board the tanker.