Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Optimar

In a significant maritime incident on the night of November 17, 2024, the cargo vessel 'Optimar' encountered rough seas while navigating near Kaskinen. During its journey from Roomassaaare, approximately 39 cubic meters of wooden cargo, likely logs or props, fell overboard. Local authorities opted not to intervene, as they assessed the risk to surrounding vessels to be minimal, noting the limited presence of small boats in the area at the time. It was anticipated that the drift of the floating cargo would lead it ashore swiftly. Although the sea patrol did not conduct an onsite inspection, operations continued for the 'Optimar'. After a waiting period for piloting into Kaskinen port, the vessel made its docking at approximately 4:15 p.m., after setting sail again at 3 p.m. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in maritime logistics faced by vessels operating in unpredictable weather conditions.

On April 5 at 3 p.m., the cargo vessel 'Transforza' was successfully re-delivered at Vene-Balti Harbour in Tallinn. This significant step followed the successful refloating operation on April 1, after which the vessel underwent thorough underwater inspections. Given the findings, DNV-GL authorized a one-time journey for the ship to offload its remaining cargo and proceed directly to a repair facility in Tallinn. During the voyage, 'Transforza' made a stop at Paldiski South Harbour to discharge the last remnants of its cargo from the holds. Currently, the vessel is docked at the repair berth, with plans for dry-docking scheduled for April 12. Following these repair processes, 'Transforza' is set to depart from Tallinn again on May 16, with Pärnu marked as its next destination.

On April 2 at 2 p.m., the cargo ship 'Transforza' was successfully refloated by salvage experts from Alfons Hakans, in collaboration with Smit Salvage, under the LOF (Lloyd's Open Form). This achievement came after the removal of deck cargo consisting of aspen pulpwood, which was transferred onto barges and safely delivered to Pärnu. Thankfully, there were no pollution incidents reported during the refloating process. Currently, the 'Transforza' is anchored off the coast of Kihnu Island, awaiting an essential underwater inspection. Tallin Shipyard has emerged as a potential venue for repairs, although this decision has yet to be finalized. The ship still contains half of its original cargo in its holds, and negotiations regarding the discharge location for the remaining cargo are actively in progress. Complicating matters, the authorities of Pärnu Harbour have declined the vessel’s request to enter as a port of refuge, citing environmental concerns since the area is a Natura 2000 protected site.