The Milford: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

In a heartbreaking maritime incident, two Russian crew members tragically lost their lives aboard the hopper dredger 'Milford' while en route from Burgas to Constanta. The fatalities occurred in the cargo section of the vessel on the evening of July 3, 2023, when the ship was located abeam of Varna. The affected crew members, aged 32 and 58, were part of a total crew complement of 14. Reports indicate that the dredger ceased operations and began drifting around 8:30 p.m. local time before making its way towards Varna. Upon arrival at the port around 12:30 a.m. local time on July 4, emergency protocols were activated as the cause of the deaths remained undetermined, prompting an official investigation into the matter. The 'Milford' resumed her operations shortly thereafter, departing the port on July 6.

On the evening of March 13, the dredger 'Vlaanderen 1' was carefully drydocked at Scheepswerf Reimerswaal after sustaining damage. The operation was efficiently supported by the tugs 'Charlie' and 'Foxtrot' from Polderman Berging, ensuring a smooth docking process. To enhance safety, the 'Zeebrugge II' provided assistance by deploying an oil boom as a precautionary measure. During the transit, the damaged port side of the vessel was buoyed up through the strategic addition of ballast on the starboard side. For a glimpse into this maritime operation, visit the Dutch photo report here: http://www.tugspotters.com/site/content/2012/03/vlaanderen-i-in-dok-met-charlie-foxtrot/

On March 10, 2012, a maritime incident unfolded when the 'Vlaanderen 1' collided with the 'Trina' in the Nauw van Bath section of the Wester Scheldt at approximately 4:15 PM. Emergency response was swift, with tugs from Multraship, based in Terneuzen, and the Unie van Redding- en Sleepdienst quickly arriving to provide assistance. Fortunately, the 'Trina' emerged from the collision unscathed and continued its journey towards Antwerp. In contrast, the 'Vlaanderen 1' sustained minor damage and redirected to Hansweert for necessary repairs. The collision resulted in a small oil spill, which was efficiently managed by two anti-pollution vessels on-site. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident, with early indications suggesting that foggy conditions may have played a role in the unfortunate event. Interested readers can find more details and images from the incident at http://www.tugspotters.com/site/content/2012/03/vlaanderen-i-bij-scheepswerf-reimerswaal/