River-Trader Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On December 7, 2021, the cargo ship 'River Trader', which was making its way from Jersey to Emden with a crew of five, issued a distress call at 5:25 PM after it experienced a loss of propulsion due to severe winds. The vessel had anchored off the northern coast of Jersey to seek refuge from the powerful south-westerly gusts when suddenly its engine failed. In response to the Mayday call, the RNLI's all-weather lifeboat was dispatched to Bouley Bay, providing vital reassurance to the distressed ship's crew. By 9 PM the tugboat 'Duke of Normandy' set sail from St. Helier to offer standby support throughout the night. The RNLI lifeboat was subsequently stood down and returned to base. The following morning, December 8, the 'Duke of Normandy' successfully established a towing connection with the 'River Trader' and began the journey back to safety at St. Helier’s Victoria Pier, where the vessel was securely berthed by 4 PM. For more visuals and details, visit the full report [here](https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/cargo-ship-calls-mayday-after-losing-power-strong-winds/#.YbDctFAxnIU).

On the evening of December 3, 2012, a significant maritime incident unfolded at the port of Brake when the unloaded cargo ship 'River Trader' lost control due to unfamiliarity with the strong currents of the Weser River. The vessel first collided with a barge before making contact with the quay and subsequently scraping against the stern of the m/v 'Bonita,' a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier (IMO: 9231286) that was docked at the South Pier. The series of impacts resulted in extensive damage, including the destruction of a five-meter section of a wooden pier. Following the incident, the 'River Trader' was detained at the North Pier as investigations commenced. For further details, view the German report and accompanying photographs here: http://www.nwzonline.de/wesermarsch/blaulicht/kuemo-im-braker-hafen-auf-rammkurs-schiff-im-braker-hafen-auf-rammkurs_a_1,0,2980080249.html

The vessel RIVER TRADER, with IMO number 8813051, is scheduled to dock in Teignmouth, UK, following its departure from Ghent, Belgium. The anticipated arrival date is between March 30 and March 31, highlighting the continued maritime connections between these two ports. Stay tuned for further updates on this journey.