Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Melpomeni

A heartbreaking incident occurred aboard the vessel 'Melpomeni' on August 18, 2022, when a 21-year-old Ukrainian cadet tragically lost his life. The young mariner had been laboring under the relentless sun just a day prior, engaged in the demanding task of transferring heavy tools and supplies. Suffering from exhaustion, he reportedly requested the Captain and Chief Officer to allow him to seek refuge from the harsh sunlight, but his entreaty went unheeded. The following day, he was again required to perform strenuous work, which ultimately led to his collapse. Medical assessments suggest he succumbed to either a heart attack or a stroke. The deceased cadet’s family has voiced their anguish, holding the ship’s officers accountable for what they describe as gross negligence and a failure to provide adequate first aid. The ship had anchored off Fujairah on August 17 before making its way to Ras Al Khair on August 19.

On January 9, 2020, the bulk carrier 'Seapace', en route from St. Petersburg to Paradip with a crew of 21, experienced a malfunction with its fuel injector pump. The incident occurred at coordinates 50°20'02" N, 001°08'22" W, approximately 18 miles south-southeast of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight. At the time of the incident, the vessel was transporting 2,480 tonnes of fertilizer. Fortunately, repair work was swiftly managed and completed in about one hour, allowing 'Seapace' to continue its journey, resuming operations at 5:40 a.m.

On December 22, 2018, at 5:20 PM, the vessel 'Seapace' experienced an allision with a barge that was securely moored alongside at Mongla Anchorage in the Bay of Bengal. The incident was attributed to the robust currents affecting the region at the time, highlighting the navigational challenges faced by shipping operations in this busy maritime zone.