Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Maersk-Elba

On the afternoon of December 29, the container ship 'Maersk Elba' was successfully taken in tow by the offshore tug 'VB Hispania' (IMO: 9476018) following an unfortunate incident. The tow was initiated after a fire occurred in the ship's engine room on December 26, which the ship's crew was unable to manage effectively. The Maersk Elba and its tow signal a significant operation as they make their way to Algeciras, where essential repairs are scheduled. The convoy is forecasted to reach a repair facility in Algeciras by 9 a.m. on December 31, where necessary work on the vessel can commence promptly.

As of December 28, the container ship 'Maersk Elba' remained anchored off the picturesque coast of Portugal. In a proactive response, authorities dispatched a vessel from the Lagos Maritime Police Local Command along with the Portuguese Navy's NRP 'Cassiopeia' to oversee the situation. The ship's owner has been notified regarding the ongoing developments. To manage the situation effectively, tugs 'Castelo De Sao Jorge' and 'VB Hispania' were deployed and arrived on scene on the same day. Additionally, the South Maritime Department's sea pollution control team, part of the National Maritime Authority, has been activated and is on high alert for any necessary interventions. Coordination of the response efforts is being led by the captain of the Port of Lagos, in collaboration with the Lisbon Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre.

On December 26, 2020, the container vessel Maersk Elba experienced a significant fire in its engine room while navigating off the southern coast of Portugal. The ship was en route from Colombo via Sri Lanka to Felixstowe at the time of the incident. Promptly, the Maersk Elba alerted the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) based in Lisbon as it faced a disabling situation approximately 20 nautical miles offshore. By December 27, the container ship was securely anchored near Sagres, positioned at coordinates 36° 59.39' N and 008° 53.51' W. As the crew worked diligently on repairs, the tugboat Castelo De Sao Jorge (IMO: 9319179) was placed on standby to provide any necessary assistance.