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What Crew Members Say About Oldenburg

IMO: 5262146

Passenger General Cargo Ship, United Kingdom

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Oldenburg - Passenger General Cargo Ship vessel registered in United Kingdom

Vessel Details

MMSI

234990000

Callsign

GFTN

Width

8.0 m

Length

38.0 m

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Alexander

2023-12-25

Position: Cook

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Latest News (2)

Oldenburg Encounters Mooring Line Mishap During Voyage

Apr 08, 2019 18:34

On April 7, 2019, the vessel "Oldenburg" encountered a challenging situation while navigating from Bideford to Lundy Island. Positioned at 51 09 48 N, 004 39 16 W, the ship experienced fouled propellers due to an entangled mooring line, which stalled its progress. Compounding the issue, the tides began to recede, resulting in parting mooring lines. In response to the emergency, the vessel's owner promptly contracted a small tug to provide essential assistance. This incident highlighted the potential hazards that can arise during maritime operations.

Rescue Operation: Crew Member Saves Man Who Jumped from 'Oldenburg' During Charity Cruise

Jul 17, 2017 22:37

In a startling incident on July 14, 2017, around 9 p.m., a man jumped off the 'Oldenburg' during a charity river cruise at Bideford Quay, prompting a swift rescue by a dedicated crew member. The man was participating in a fundraising event for Cancer Research UK when, in a moment of impulsivity, he attempted to leap from the ship to the quay but miscalculated the jump and fell into the water after hitting the wall. Fortunately, a vigilant crew member quickly responded, pulling him from the chilly waters. Thankfully, the man emerged unscathed and expressed his sincere gratitude to the crew member for their timely intervention. In light of this incident, the charter company is reviewing its security measures to ensure the safety of guests during future events. The cruise was a private charter organized specifically to support the mission of Cancer Research UK, with onboard security personnel present to oversee guest safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

🌊 Did Oldenburg sink or have any sinking incidents?

Based on available news reports, Oldenburg has been mentioned in connection with sinking-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning sinking incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.

Sinking Incident Reported

πŸ’₯ Was Oldenburg involved in any collisions?

Based on available news reports, Oldenburg has been mentioned in connection with collision-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning collisions. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.

Collision Reported

πŸ§‘β€πŸš’ Was Oldenburg involved in any migrant rescue operations?

Based on available news reports, Oldenburg has been mentioned in connection with migrant-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning migrant operations. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.

Migrant Operation Reported

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