Murat-Ilhan Vessel Reviews and Specifications

In a remarkable maritime rescue operation, the offshore vessel 'Murat Ilhan' successfully retrieved the 10 Ukrainian sailors from the cargo ship 'Eileen' (IMO: 9070503), which tragically sank after suffering a leak. The 'Eileen' set sail from Bartin bound for Ukraine on October 11, 2025, but encountered a critical situation approximately 140 miles east of Varna on October 12 at 1:14 PM. Despite the crew's efforts to manage the situation, the vessel developed a significant list and was at risk of sinking. Following their distress signal received by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Varna, rescue operations were promptly initiated. The last known AIS position of the 'Eileen' was transmitted at 11:42 PM UTC, specifically at coordinates 43° 14' N 031° 05' E. Authorities responded swiftly, deploying a Bulgarian border patrol boat, a Romanian vessel, a Turkish support ship, and a Bulgarian Navy helicopter to the area, while the corvette 'Bodri' was placed on alert. The crew abandoned the compromised ship using two life rafts and were safely transferred to the 'Murat Ilhan' at 7:31 PM. After conducting medical evaluations on-site, it was confirmed that no air evacuation was necessary, and the rescued sailors were subsequently transported to the port of Filyos in Turkey's Zonguldak province. Post-rescue, the Bulgarian Navy helicopter returned to its base, and the involved Bulgarian and Romanian vessels were released from the search and rescue operation. Authorities from Bulgaria and Turkey reported that there were no indications of environmental pollution in the vicinity of the sinking. Additionally, investigations into the causes of the accident are underway. The cargo ship 'Eileen' had a history of safety violations and had been detained multiple times during inspections at ports in Georgia, Greece, and Turkey. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in maritime safety and the critical importance of swift rescue operations in the event of marine emergencies. For further details and visuals of the rescue mission, visit these links: https://www.maritime.bg/143153/ https://fakti.bg/en/bulgaria/1006739-the-entire-crew-of-the-cargo-ship-eileen-in-distress-in-the-black-sea-has-been-rescued https://www.maritime.bg/143134/

In a strategic move prompted by the challenging market conditions, the 'Offshore Fund 3' is set to sell its remaining supply vessel, the 'E. R. Haugesund'. This vessel has been idle since October 2015 in the Caribbean, as revealed by fund initiator Nordcapital. The downturn in the market has been attributed to an oversupply of crude oil and persistently low prices, leading to a significant decline in oil production across many offshore regions. Consequently, numerous drillships and rigs are currently not operational. The global utilization rate of rigs has seen a worrying drop, falling below 80%. This decline has led to a marked decrease in demand for support vessels like the 'E. R. Haugesund'. Investors in the fund are now faced with a decision regarding the private sale of the vessel, with a deadline set for mid-March 2016. Despite its potential, the fund, which was launched in 2009, has not met financial expectations, with investors contributing only 15 percent so far.