Livorno-Express Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On July 17, 2025, the container ship 'Livorno Express' docked at the Damein Shipyard, located in the bustling commercial port of Brest, following a significant propulsion failure. The ship, after experiencing mechanical issues in Montreal, was successfully towed by the tug 'Abeille Horizon' (IMO: 9178410), assisted by three tugs from the Boluda group based in Brest. Boluda had entered into a contract with the Belgian shipping company CMB to transport the disabled vessel back to France for essential repairs. The challenging voyage commenced on June 23, taking a total of 24 days to navigate the St. Lawrence River and cross the expansive Atlantic Ocean before reaching Brest. Upon arrival, the ship is scheduled for extensive repairs, which include the dismantling of the rudder and propeller to effectively remove the propeller shaft. This crucial part will be sent to the workshop for repair, while the ship is in dry dock. In addition to the engine repairs, the shipyard is set to conduct a variety of maintenance tasks, such as inspecting and replacing the hull valves, examining the bearings along the propulsion line, and performing sheet metal work in the ballast tanks. The entire repair process is anticipated to take approximately three weeks to complete. For more details and visuals of this maritime operation, visit the following links: [Meretmarine](https://www.meretmarine.com/fr/marine-marchande/remorque-depuis-montreal-par-l-abeille-horizon-un-porte-conteneurs-en-reparation-a-brest), [Ouest-France](https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/brest-29200/un-remorquage-de-5-741-km-pour-labeille-horizon-arrivee-a-bon-port-a-brest-46622a4c-630e-11f0-91aa-ff002258fe78), and [Le Telegramme](https://www.letelegramme.fr/finistere/brest-29200/le-navire-livorno-express-remorque-du-canada-a-brest-6857545.php).

On March 6, 2020, at 06:25 a.m., the container ship 'Livorno Express' encountered a significant issue with its main engine while leaving the port of Montreal, Quebec. The vessel, positioned at 45° 34' 57.4" N and 073° 30' 17.8" W, was forced to remain alongside as the crew attended to necessary repairs. Once the engine was successfully fixed, the ship continued its journey towards Algeciras, with an updated estimated time of arrival set for March 21.

On August 19, 2018, the container ship "Livorno Express" encountered a significant issue with its main engine cooling system while navigating 75 nautical miles southeast of Sept-Iles, Quebec. The incident occurred at 09:50 a.m., with the vessel positioned at 49°21'00" N and 65°07'03.9" W. Thanks to the swift actions of the onboard crew, repairs were successfully implemented, allowing the ship to resume its journey from Montreal to Tangier, with an estimated time of arrival set for August 26.