Reviews & Ratings for the Polar-Ecuador

On the morning of February 5, 2022, a critical medevac operation unfolded on the Wester Scheldt, as a crew member aboard the 'Polar Ecuador' required immediate medical assistance. The incident occurred near Breskens at approximately 09:00 a.m. When alerted, the KNRM lifeboat 'Zeemanshoop' swiftly navigated toward the container vessel. A medical team was then dispatched aboard an ambulance that had been sourced from Breskens port. Just before 11:00 a.m., the Dutch Coast Guard helicopter arrived on the scene, ready to assist in the urgent medical evacuation. Plans for the crew member's transport initially involved transportation to a hospital in Goes, but this was later amended. The helicopter safely landed the patient near the Keerdam just prior to 11:30 a.m., after which he was transported by ambulance to the local hospital. Details surrounding the cause of the crew member's injury remain unclear. For reports and footage of this emergency operation, visit: https://www.hartvannederland.nl/nieuws/misdaad-112/helikopter-takelt-gewonde-man-van-schip-op-westerschelde and https://www.knrm.nl/nieuws/knrm-reddingstation-breskens/knrm-breskens-assisteert-bij-medische-evacuatie-containerschip.

On December 30, 2018, the reefer vessel 'Polar Ecuador', while on its transit from Bremerhaven to Altamira, performed essential engine cylinder maintenance at coordinates 49 11.950 N, 006 09.950 W. With 26,032 tonnes of containers aboard, the crew reported that the maintenance task was expected to conclude by 11 p.m. the same day. The ship issued a security broadcast to ensure the safety of the maritime operations in the area. Following the maintenance, 'Polar Ecuador' continued its journey towards Altamira, Mexico, with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) set for January 9, 2019.

In an alarming incident on January 1, 2018, five assailants executed a daring theft aboard the 'Polar Ecuador' while the vessel was moored at Manila South Harbour. The robbery took place around 3:30 a.m. at coordinates 14.34N 120.55E, with the perpetrators boarding the ship via a motorized banca. The ship's Master promptly alerted port authorities about the invasive act. Responding swiftly, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed a patrol vessel to the area. They successfully located the motor banca and apprehended five suspects involved in the theft. However, two others managed to evade capture by plunging into the water. Authorities recovered several stolen items, including a welding machine, a breathing apparatus, an extension wire, and 20 liters of paint, from the captured robbers.