Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Oak-I

On December 11, 2019, a routine inspection conducted by the water police at the Wismar seaport unearthed critical violations in the oil waste management procedures on the vessel 'Oak'. This ship had docked in Wismar after arriving from Riga on December 10. During the inspection, authorities identified multiple cubic meters of improperly stored oil-contaminated liquids within the engine room, prompting immediate criminal investigations based on environmental crime suspicions. The public prosecutor's office in Stralsund mandated a financial security deposit of $5,200 per month from the ship's chief engineer as part of the ongoing investigation. Furthermore, a local authorized disposal company was tasked to safely remove the hazardous oil waste. Following the resolution of these issues, the vessel underwent comprehensive port state control and successfully departed Wismar on December 13 at 5:30 p.m., continuing its journey to Falkenberg where it arrived on December 14 at 6:20 p.m.

On February 4, the bulk carrier 'Oak' was escorted along the scenic Göta River from Lilla Edet to Gothenburg, thanks to the expert assistance of the Danish tug 'Sound Castor' (IMO: 8977065) and the Swedish tug 'Hugin' (MMSI: 265512660). The vessel successfully docked at Aelvsborgs Port at 1:30 p.m. Before continuing its journey, the 'Oak' made a stop at Tingstadsvassen on the Göta Älv on February 15 at 10 a.m. On February 18, the ship was moved to Gotenius Yard for essential repairs. After a period in the repair yard, the 'Oak' departed Gothenburg on March 7 at 11 a.m., setting course for Police, Poland, with an estimated time of arrival set for March 9 at 4 a.m.

On January 27 at 11 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Oak' ran aground on the Göta River at Lilla Edet, resulting in a significant crack in its bow. To restore the ship's seaworthiness, a team of skilled divers was deployed to seal the breach using wooden wedges. The 'Oak,' which was transporting a grain cargo at the time of the incident, had water accumulating inside that necessitated immediate attention. Rescue services from Lilla Edet and Stenungsund collaborated to pump out the water, ensuring the vessel's stability. Environmental inspectors from Lilla Edet monitored the situation throughout the night to prevent any potential leaks from the ship. Fortunately, authorities ruled out any criminal activity, attributing the incident to a likely technical malfunction. For further details, visit the Swedish report featuring photos: https://sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=125&artikel=7143155.