Discover the Pacific-Mermaid: Ratings & Maritime News

On December 12, 2010, the cargo vessel 'Pacific Mermaid' with IMO number 9045924 experienced a harrowing incident in Novorossiysk port. The ship broke free from its moorings due to fierce northeast winds that reached gusts of up to 20 meters per second, sending it drifting into the harbor's busy shipping lanes. During this chaotic episode, 'Pacific Mermaid' collided with the bulk carrier 'Giorgos B.' at berth 12. Unfazed, the vessel continued its erratic path and struck the bulk carrier 'Bering ID' at berth 16 shortly after. Efforts to secure the 'Pacific Mermaid' were initiated by the port tug 'Bodriy', but complications arose when a towline snapped, resulting in a collision with the reefer. This incident left the tug with visible damage, including dents on the upper bridge, leers, and a battered radar antenna. The aftermath of this unfortunate series of events saw the lifeboats of both the 'Pacific Mermaid' and 'Giorgos B.' sustaining damage, while the 'Bering ID' suffered a damaged lifeboat and considerable denting along its bulwark, measuring over 20 meters in length. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by severe weather conditions in maritime operations.