Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Punta-Medanos
IMO: 9508990
Chemical Oil Products Tanker, Argentina
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Vessel Details
MMSI
701098000
Callsign
LW2692
Width
23.0 m
Length
144.0 m
Reviews (1)
Sean
2025-05-08
Position: Catering Assistant
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Looking for information about this vessel. Any thoughts on this vessel? Was the pay decent?
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Latest News (2)
Investigators Probe Potential Homicide in Tragic Death of Deck Officer Aboard Punte Medanos
In a somber turn of events, the maritime community is shaken by the untimely passing of Amelia Torres, a newly graduated third deck officer. Torres was embarking on her inaugural journey on the vessel 'Punte Medanos,' which set sail from La Plata on January 7, bound for Comodoro Rivadavia. Tragically, her life was cut short as she was discovered deceased in her cabin while the ship was navigating near Villa Gesell. The captain promptly alerted the authorities via radio, leading to a directive from the Prefectura to dock at the nearest port. Upon arrival, the crew cooperated with officials as Torres's body was retrieved and subsequently handed over to the Federal Justice of Dolores, which has since launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death, leaving the possibility of homicide on the table. As details unfold, the maritime industry watches closely for developments in this alarming case.
Investigation Launched Following Tragic Death of Deck Officer aboard 'unta Médanos'
In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the maritime community, Amelia Torres, a promising young deck officer, was discovered deceased in her cabin aboard the tanker 'unta Médanos' while it was navigating off the coast of Villa Gesell. This heart-wrenching event prompted the federal court of Dolores to initiate an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her untimely death. The vessel, which sailored into the bustling port of Mar del Plata on January 7, 2017, has been mandated to remain docked until the judicial inquiry has ascertained the details and events leading up to this sorrowful incident.