Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Pontica

The cargo vessel 'Pontica' was detained during a recent Port State Control inspection at Uddevalla, following its arrival from Barranquilla on January 5, 2025. Inspectors uncovered a staggering total of 40 deficiencies on the ship, which must be addressed before the vessel is allowed to continue its journey. The Swedish Transport Agency has mandated that these issues be rectified, after which a subsequent inspection will take place to verify compliance. The vessel is expected to remain in port until these requirements are met, with its next destination set for Kiel, where it is scheduled to depart on February 10. For further details and a report including photographs, visit the original source at https://www.sjofartstidningen.se/tva-fartyg-halls-kvar-i-uddevalla/

The vessel 'Pirgos' remains at the repair facility of MAN Diesel Y Turbo Canarias S.L. located in Las Palmas, where it is currently ballasted forward to provide better access to critical areas such as the engine room, propeller, and tail shaft. This ship has been undergoing extensive repairs, particularly focusing on the tailshaft and main engine, for the past six months. The need for repairs arose after the ship experienced engine failure in the Atlantic Ocean back in November 2014. For those interested in visual documentation of the repair process, images can be found here: [Photo 1](http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2251231) and [Photo 2](http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2251228).

On November 30, 2014, the cargo vessel 'Pirgos,' en route from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, experienced a significant engine failure approximately 1,200 miles off the coast of Las Palmas in the Atlantic Ocean. The situation escalated as the 'Pirgos' found itself in challenging conditions, facing winds reaching 120 km/h. Fortunately, the tugboat 'VB Artico' (IMO: 7613014), operated by Boluda Towage and Salvage, was able to successfully attach to the stricken vessel and tow it back to safety. The rescue operation culminated at Muelle Pesquero, where the 'Pirgos' docked at 1:45 p.m. and has remained since. For more details, you can view the Spanish report including a photo [here](http://www.naucher.com/es/actualidad/el-remolcador-de-boluda-vb-artico-rescata-al-buque-pirgos/_n:2831/).