Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Panamax-Ostria

On August 6, 2021, at 18:00, the Panamax vessel Oustria found itself grounded in the Gulf of Suez while navigating its route from Chornomorsk to Machong. Notably, the ship had successfully completed its transit through the Suez Canal without the assistance of a pilot. By August 9, the situation prompted the deployment of five tugboats to assist in the salvage operations. Despite ongoing efforts, the Oustria remained stuck as of August 16, with its coordinates logged at 29° 53.24' N and 032° 33.03' E.

On June 14, cleanup efforts for the recent fuel spill in the Elizabeth River were actively underway, with Coast Guard personnel closely overseeing the situation from Lambert's Point in Norfolk. The incident was reported to the National Response Center at around 3:20 p.m. on June 13, following a fuel spill involving the vessel 'Ostria S'. Responding promptly, Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads deployed a pollution response crew to manage the cleanup operations. Teams from Accurate Marine Environmental Incorporated installed 3,000 feet of containment boom around the vessel and docks to mitigate the fuel spread. Additionally, the Marine Spill Response Corporation was on site the same day to commence thorough cleanup initiatives. Although the source of the spill was contained, officials were still assessing the volume of fuel released. Investigations into the cause of the incident are ongoing. Notably, the Elizabeth River remains accessible for boating activities.

On June 13, 2014, the vessel 'Ostria S' experienced a fuel spill incident while refueling at the Norfolk Southern Coal Pier, located at Lambert’s Point along the Elizabeth River. The mishap occurred around 3:20 p.m. when fuel overflowed from the ship’s tanks and poured onto the deck before making its way into the water. At this time, the exact volume of fuel that leaked remains undetermined. In response to the incident, a specialized pollution response team has been deployed to ensure compliance with Coast Guard standards for environmental safety. Accurate Marine Environmental Incorporated has successfully installed 3,000 feet of containment boom around the affected vessel and pier to effectively contain the spill. Furthermore, the Marine Spill Response Corporation has arrived on-site to initiate cleanup operations. Efforts to mitigate the impact of the spill are anticipated to continue through Sunday, with dedicated teams working diligently to restore the area. For further updates, a report complete with photos and video footage can be found at http://wavy.com/2014/06/13/cg-carrier-spills-fuel-into-elizabeth-river/