Ozkan-2 Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On April 13, 2019, at 2:10 PM, the CROSS Gris-Nez received an alert regarding an electrical malfunction aboard the cargo vessel 'Bellaland' as it made its journey from Bilbao to Oxelösund. By 2:40 PM, the situation prompted the deployment of the tugboat 'Abeille Languedoc' to assist and escort the troubled ship for approximately one hour. Struggling to maintain speed, the CROSS Gris-Nez advised the 'Bellaland' to anchor in the Dick area near Dunkirk/Calais. At 6:10 PM, after consulting with the maritime prefecture in Cherbourg, a Dauphin helicopter from Le Touquet was dispatched. This aerial team included an inspector from the Dunkirk Security Center, a pilot from the Dunkirk pilot station, and the second captain of the 'Abeille Languedoc.' The team successfully boarded the 'Bellaland' at 7:25 PM. By 8:30 PM, the vessel was securely moored at Calais Anchorage at coordinates 51° 3.71' N 001° 47.60' E, with 'Abeille Languedoc' remaining on standby. Upon investigation, it was determined that a power issue with the injection pump was restricting the 'Bellaland' to a maximum speed of two knots. The ship is now awaiting critical spare parts anticipated to arrive on April 15. For more details, view the French report with accompanying photo: https://www.premar-manche.gouv.fr/communiques-presse/operation-d-assistance-a-un-cargo-en-difficulte-au-large-de-dunkerque-calais.