Phillip-Bay Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On January 13, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., the bulk carrier 'Philipp Bay' commenced its voyage from Le Havre, being towed by the tug 'Abeille Horizon' (IMO: 9178410). This journey is a return to Aarhus, the ship's intended destination prior to recent events. The 'Philipp Bay' had previously arrived in Le Havre on December 27, 2023, under the tow of another tug, 'Abeille Liberté,' following a fire incident that occurred on December 26, approximately 40 kilometers north of Cherbourg. After a thorough assessment, the decision was made to tow the vessel to Le Havre for further assistance and repairs. The towing convoy is currently making progress at a speed of just over four knots, with an expected arrival time in Aarhus set for January 20, 2024. For further details and accompanying images, visit: - [Meret Marine Coverage](https://www.meretmarine.com/fr/marine-marchande/le-vraquier-philipp-bay-a-quitte-le-havre-en-remorque-de-l-abeille-horizon) - [Le Marin Update](https://lemarin.ouest-france.fr/shipping/le-phillip-bay-victime-dincendie-a-quitte-le-port-du-havre-remorque-par-l-abeille-horizon-30e20fe6-d1d4-11ef-a962-9f592df81cd5)

As of January 9, the bulk carrier 'Phillip Bay' remains docked at the Asia terminal of Le Havre, France. The vessel encountered a serious incident on December 26 when a fire broke out in its accommodation block while it was approximately 40 kilometers north of Cherbourg. In response to the emergency, a specialized assessment and intervention team, comprising two firefighters and a maritime expert, was swiftly airlifted aboard the ship. The SNSM lifeboat 'Mona Rigolet II', along with the British patrol boat 'Seeker' and the emergency tug 'Abeille Liberté', were dispatched to the scene to assist in assessing the situation. After their evaluation, it was decided to tow 'Phillip Bay' to Le Havre for repairs. Upon arrival, it was discovered that all electrical harnesses to the bridge were severely damaged due to the fire, necessitating extensive repair work before the vessel can resume operations. For detailed images and updates, you can visit the report: https://www.meretmarine.com/fr/marine-marchande/le-vraquier-phillip-bay-toujours-au-havre-apres-son-incendie-en-mer.

On December 26, 2024, at precisely 2:10 PM, the captain of the bulk carrier 'Phillip Bay' reported a fire erupting within the crew's living quarters while navigating international waters roughly 40 kilometers north of Cherbourg. The vessel, which had a complement of 21 crew members and was transporting food, swiftly sought assistance from CROSS Jobourg. In a prompt response, air-sea rescue teams commenced their operations, deploying a unit consisting of two firefighters and a nautical expert via the H160 helicopter of the French Navy based in Maupertus. Upon arrival, they initiated a thorough assessment of the situation as well as preliminary investigations into the fire's origins. Additionally, the emergency tug 'Abeille Liberté' and the lifeboat 'Mona Rigolet II' from the Goury SNSM station were summoned to provide support, as was the British patrol vessel 'Seeker.' Thanks to their coordinated efforts, the fire was successfully extinguished by approximately 4:30 PM. Fortunately, initial reports indicated no injuries among the crew, and the damage caused by the incident was assessed not to jeopardize navigation safety or environmental conditions. Following the incident, the 'Phillip Bay' was escorted to the port of Le Havre, where it arrived at around 1 AM on December 27 and docked at Quay d'Asie. For more details and photos, visit the full report at: https://lemarin.ouest-france.fr/faits-divers/un-vraquier-victime-dun-incendie-en-manche-escorte-jusquau-port-du-havre-1ba38d4e-c42d-11ef-bba2-f7c457be7f94