Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Majorca

On April 2, 2019, at 03:30 a.m., the MV Majorca faced a significant main engine failure while navigating the waters of Queen Charlotte Sound in British Columbia. In a swift response, the vessel's crew took prompt action by replacing the fuel injectors in both cylinders one and four, allowing them to resume their journey. The Majorca successfully docked in Prince Rupert on April 4. Notably, just a few days prior, on March 31, the ship encountered a total loss of propulsion while in Vancouver, necessitating the dropping of both anchors and repairs to the air solenoid.

In a maritime incident that took place on September 12-13, 2017, the bulk carrier 'Majorca' found itself stranded in the Vitiaz Strait. The vessel, which had been traveling from Nantong, China, to Geelong, Australia, was situated at coordinates 06°02'S 148°26'E, approximately 15 nautical miles away from West New Britain Island and 47 nautical miles off the coast of Papua New Guinea. After losing power on September 12, the 'Majorca' began drifting northward, eventually venturing into shallow waters and running aground near the island. The incident highlights the challenges and dangers bulk carriers face during long voyages.

On September 22, 2014, at 4:24 PM, emergency services were mobilized after a distress call was received regarding a sailor who had suffered serious injuries aboard the bulk carrier "Majorca." The vessel, which was en route from Brazil to Singapore and sailing off the East Coast of South Africa, diverted its course towards Durban to facilitate an urgent medical evacuation. The injured crew member, a 24-year-old Filipino sailor, had sustained a compound fracture to his right leg and a head injury after falling approximately six meters down into the cargo hold. Facilitated by ongoing communications between the ship and a Government Health EMS medical officer, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) was alerted, leading to the activation of the Transnet National Ports Authority along with the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) in Durban and the NSRI Air Sea Rescue Unit. Preparations were made to execute the medivac operation at first light on September 23, as it was anticipated that the ship would reach within 50 nautical miles off-shore by then. At 5:30 PM, approval was granted for the NSRI Air Sea Rescue team, which included an SA Air Force 15 Squadron Oryx helicopter and Netcare 911 medical personnel, to engage in the operation. The helicopter was scheduled to take off at 6:30 AM on September 23 to meet the "Majorca." Throughout the night, the crew remained in contact with medical advisors who provided continuous monitoring of the sailor's condition. On the morning of September 23, as the helicopter took flight amidst challenging weather conditions—featuring a brisk 25 knots south-easterly wind and swells of 2 to 3 meters—the NSRI Durban remained on high alert. At 6:30 AM, the helicopter successfully rendezvoused with the bulk carrier, where the on-board medical team assessed the patient's status, finding him to be serious but stable. The sailor was then transported into the helicopter for further medical care during the flight to the Durban hospital, successfully concluding the operation at 8:30 AM. This event underscores the critical importance of maritime medical emergency response capabilities in the region. For further details, visit the full report at http://www.nsri.org.za/2014/09/patient-evacuation-off-ship-durban/