The Raduga-Electron: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On May 6, 2017, a maritime incident occurred involving the tugboat "VT Electron" along with its barge "VT Stockholm" (7939 gt, IMO: 9006461) which collided with the chemical tanker "Purple Gem" in the waters north of Bornholm. Police authorities received an alert concerning the collision at 11:20 a.m. and promptly dispatched a team to the scene, located approximately 25 miles northeast of the island. Reports indicate that the "Purple Gem" was anchored and suffered engine damage prior to being struck by the tug, which was actively pushing a coal barge at the time. Thankfully, no injuries were reported as a result of the crash. The tug's barge endured noticeable bow damage, while the tanker sustained harm to its port side stern. Following the incident, police conducted an assessment of the damages and interviewed the involved parties via a vessel from the Nexø rescue service. The "VT Electron" finally arrived at the port of Rønne on May 7 at 11:30 a.m. Preliminary findings suggest that human error contributed to the collision, which took place 16 miles north-northeast of Christiansø. The tug’s crew admitted to making incorrect navigational decisions, leading to a formal judicial investigation into the matter. For further details, including images and video coverage, visit http://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/oljetanker-och-bogserbat-har-kolliderat/ and http://www.tv2bornholm.dk/search.aspx?csearch=purple%20gem&fra=06-02-2017&til=07-05-2017&antal=20&Artikler=True&range=90&newsID=125484&offset=0.

On January 23, 2015, at around midday, an incident occurred in the Flensburg Fjord involving the release of 50 liters of diesel fuel. This spillage happened while the tugboat "VT Electron" was being refueled at the quay of a local power station. In response to the diesel leak, the local fire brigade acted promptly by deploying an oil boom around the vessel. This containment measure will remain in place until the tugboat departs from the port, scheduled for the afternoon of January 26. For more details, you can view the German report with accompanying photographs here: http://www.shz.de/lokales/flensburger-tageblatt/tankunfall-50-liter-diesel-landen-in-der-foerde-id8767396.html

On the morning of December 15, 2011, the vessel "VT Electron" experienced a significant fuel spill in the harbor of Flensburg, releasing approximately 50 to 60 liters of heavy fuel oil. The incident occurred while the ship was receiving fuel from a tank truck at the coal pier. In response, local fire brigade teams quickly mobilized, deploying a boom to contain the spread of the pollution. Efforts were promptly initiated to skim the oil off the water, minimizing environmental impact and safeguarding the port's ecosystem.