What Crew Members Say About Muros

In a dramatic incident on January 23, 2019, the freighter 'Muros', with a complement of nine crew members, faced a perilous situation while navigating the waters from Aveiro to Avilés. At approximately 6:45 a.m., the vessel began to drag its anchor due to powerful northwest winds and towering waves reaching heights of five to seven meters in the Ría de Viveiro estuary. Compounding the issue, the ship’s engine initially failed to start, leaving the unburdened freighter vulnerable to drifting dangerously close to the rocky shores of A Mariña. Promptly responding to the emergency, Salvamento Marítimo deployed the rescue vessels 'SAR Gavia' and 'Salvamar Alioth' at 7:30 a.m. to provide assistance. The tugboat 'Sertosa Treinta' (IMO: 9238014), positioned nearby, successfully secured the drifting vessel and established a tow. Additionally, the Xunta de Galicia dispatched the rescue helicopter 'Pesca 2', prepared for any necessary aerial intervention. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of these maritime authorities, the Maritime Captaincy of Burela later decided to escort the 'Muros' safely to the port of Celeiro, where it arrived without incident at 10:45 a.m. Local and national law enforcement, as well as the Municipal Civil Protection Service, were on standby throughout the operation. For more detailed coverage, you can view the Spanish report with video at this link: https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/amarina/viveiro/2019/01/23/remolcado-celeiro-mercante-arrastraba-temporal-ria-viveiro/00031548234075582688741.htm

The cargo vessel 'Muros' has successfully completed its repairs following grounding damage. The ship departed from the dry dock at Eemhaven on December 29 at 11 p.m., where it had been undergoing maintenance since December 13. After leaving the dock, 'Muros' moored at the buoys in Waal Port to reload its cargo. On December 30 at 3:15 p.m., the vessel resumed its journey towards the Hook of Holland, en route to its original destination of Rochefort, with an expected arrival date of January 1, 2017. This marks a significant step forward for the crew and operators as they aim to return to regular shipping operations.

On the morning of December 9, the tug RT Adriaan played a pivotal role in the refloating of the vessel Muros. Following this successful operation, Muros was anchored off the coast of Sheringham before setting sail for Rotterdam. The ship made its arrival at the bustling port of Rotterdam on December 11 at 11:30 p.m., where it docked at the Uniport Multipurpose Terminal Waalhaven North. Two days later, on December 14 at 10 a.m., Muros continued its journey, moving to the Damen Shiprepair Yard in Rotterdam for further maintenance.