The Msc-Matilde-V: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

In a dramatic incident on the morning of May 24, 2023, the container ship 'MSC Matilde' experienced a severe listing while docked at Liverpool2 Container Terminal on the River Mersey. The vessel, which had arrived at 3:45 p.m. on May 22, tilted dangerously to its starboard side, prompting urgent action. At 2 a.m., all 23 crew members were safely evacuated from the ship, an operation spearheaded by Peel Ports alongside the Group Harbour Master. Upon the emergency dispatch, HM Coastguard was alerted at 2:25 a.m., mobilizing the Crosby Coastguard Rescue Team and the RNLI Hoylake lifeboat, which swiftly launched to the scene. Two pollution response vessels were placed on standby as a precaution. The Hoylake RNLI crew, aboard the all-weather Shannon class lifeboat named 'Edmund Hawthorn Micklewood,' arrived promptly and was prepared to assist. With the crew already ashore, several tugs were on site, ready to provide support. Members of the Crosby Coastguard Rescue Team were positioned on the quayside to assist as needed. By 8:30 a.m., some crew members re-boarded the MSC Matilde to evaluate its condition and work on correcting the vessel's list. After several hours of effort, the ship was successfully returned to an upright position. Subsequently, surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency boarded the ship to assess for any potential damage and confirm its seaworthiness. Once cleared by the Coastguard, the RNLI lifeboat was officially stood down after over 10 hours of standby service. Following a ballast transfer to ensure stability, unloading operations were set to proceed. Ongoing maritime assessments by Port State Control continued well into the day. The MSC Matilde, with IMO number [insert IMO number], departed Liverpool on May 25 at 6:40 a.m. en route to its next destination, Barcelona. The ship successfully reached Barcelona on May 31, before continuing to Castellon and Valencia the same day. By June 3, the vessel was on course for Piraeus, with an ETA of June 6. For further details, including reports featuring photos and video clips, visit the links provided for a deeper look at this maritime emergency.

On May 13, 2019, the cargo ship MSC Matilde experienced a significant setback when it suffered a main engine failure while navigating the St. Lawrence River near Saint-Francois-de-l'Ile-D'Orleans, Quebec, at approximately 6:30 p.m. The crew promptly initiated repair efforts as the vessel drifted, and following successful repairs, it resumed its journey. The ship had embarked from Montreal earlier that day at 12:30 p.m., en route to Liverpool, with an estimated arrival date of May 21. This incident marks the second engine failure in just four days, with the first occurring near Grondines.

On May 9, 2019, at 10:15 PM, the MSC Matilde encountered a significant challenge during its voyage from Liverpool. The vessel suffered a main engine malfunction attributed to water contamination in the fuel while navigating the St. Lawrence River, specifically off the coast of Grondines, Quebec. With precise coordinates of 46°36'13.0" N and 71°58'27.7" W, the crew was compelled to anchor the ship in order to undertake necessary repairs. Following the repair operations, the MSC Matilde successfully docked at the Termont Maisonneuve Container Terminal in Montreal at the stroke of midnight on May 10, ensuring the continuation of its journey.