Working Conditions Aboard the Marie-Curie

In a dramatic turn of events on the night of April 28, 2025, a medical emergency unfolded aboard the Spanish passenger vessel, 'Marie Curie.' The ship, navigating approximately 45 nautical miles away from Punta Anaga, required immediate assistance, prompting a swift call for a medical evacuation. The dedicated crew of the SAR helicopter Helimer 204 sprang into action, flying to the identified location to facilitate the critical transfer. Once the patient was safely hoisted on board, the helicopter transported him to Tenerife North Airport, where medical personnel and an ambulance were on standby to rush him to the University Hospital for further treatment. This operation underscores the importance of maritime rescue services in ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers at sea. For more details and visuals of this operation, visit: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1916752005592240605.

The Tenerife Shipyards have successfully completed vital underwater repairs on the bow bulb of the 'Marie Curie,' leading to the Maritime Authority of Tenerife granting clearance for the vessel's departure. This follows an incident that took place during the vessel's docking procedure upon returning from Huelva, caused by a generator failure that resulted in the ship losing propulsion and colliding with the dock, which led to a leak. Thanks to the timely intervention of Tenerife Shipyards, the vessel was able to avoid entering ASTICAN, a scenario that had been considered earlier. On February 3 at 3:30 p.m., the 'Marie Curie' departed from its designated berth in the East dock at Tenerife Shipyards and successfully navigated towards the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria at a speed of 21 knots, reestablishing its service on the Huelva route.

The maritime landscape has seen notable developments as the “Bentayga Cargo” has successfully completed its inaugural journey to Huelva following the incident involving the “Marie Curie” on January 30 at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The ailing vessel docked at Tenerife Shipyards on February 2, where repair operations are underway to address the damage. Once the Maritime Authority of Tenerife greenlights its departure, the ship is set to sail to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for further work at the ASTICAN shipyard. In the meantime, the “Ciudad de Ibiza” remains at ASTICAN since December 26, 2024, undergoing necessary repairs. This vessel, which sustained significant hull damage during a berth change maneuver in strong winds on December 18, is also expected to return to service with the Armas Trasmediterránea Group within the week. Additionally, the “Volcán de Tauce” has been docked at the Santa Catalina dock in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria since January 14. This vessel was previously impacted by technical issues that disrupted the La Palma route in December, leading to the deployment of the catamaran “Volcán de Tirajana.” For more detailed insights and visuals, refer to the report here: https://www.puentedemando.com/el-ferry-marie-curie-sigue-averiado-en-tenerife-y-el-ferry-ciudad-de-ibiza-lleva-un-mes-en-astican/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIN-W1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHW4l5sIEMggn2e6B9B-hSP2GKj5lvfBMBjOXW2MOJams_WcuCGrqA0CT6A_aem_yNPCXW7gFxVIvpCoY9sd1A.