What Crew Members Say About One-Orpheus

The container vessel 'ONE Orpheus' has successfully completed its repairs following a significant incident in the Suez Canal. On December 6, 2023, while navigating a northbound convoy through the newly opened section of the Canal near Ismailia, the ship lost control of its rudder and collided with a raised bridge at Kilometre 74. After being anchored at Icdas for repairs on December 25, the ship underwent dry-docking where extensive steel replacements were made. The 'ONE Orpheus' departed from the port on February 2 at 03:45 a.m. UTC, setting course for Mersin. The vessel arrived at Mersin's anchorage on February 5, with its expected time of arrival at the port scheduled for February 7.

The container ship 'ONE Orpheus' is facing delays on its journey to Rotterdam as it requires critical repairs. As of December 13, the vessel has been anchored off Port Said, having originally been scheduled to arrive in Rotterdam by the end of the week. Temporary repairs are set to begin on December 11. Preliminary underwater surveys, initiated on December 8, aimed to thoroughly evaluate the ship's condition after it sustained damage—a scrape or possible gash along the hull—when it made contact with a floating bridge.

On December 9, 2023, the container ship 'One Orpheus' was spotted anchored at coordinates 31° 26.57' N and 032° 28.50' E, just off the coast of Port Said. Ocean Network Express (ONE) informed its customers that updates regarding the vessel's itinerary would be provided as more details emerge. The ship was initially scheduled for an underwater inspection on November 8 to evaluate its condition following a salvage operation that involved four tugs and lasted approximately seven hours, concluding around 7:30 p.m. Subsequently, the vessel was escorted north to exit the Suez Canal, arriving at its anchorage on December 7 at 2 a.m. The grounding incident was attributed to a malfunction in the ship's steering and rudder systems, which led to the allision with a bridge. As investigations proceed, the maritime community eagerly awaits further insights into the vessel's status.