Working Conditions Aboard the Rix-Mistral

On March 27, 2018, at 3 p.m., the cargo vessel m/v Rix Mistral, with a gross tonnage of 2446 (IMO: 9173513), departed from Nakskov, Denmark, bound for Rotterdam, scheduled to arrive on March 29 at 8 p.m. However, shortly after leaving the port, the ship became stranded in dense fog. By the morning of March 28, the Rix Mistral remained grounded at coordinates N 54° 50.08' E 010° 59.96'. In response to the situation, the Danish tugboat Ronja (IMO: 5111696) was dispatched to assist the stranded vessel. Arriving at the site in the evening of March 28, the tug successfully refloated the Rix Mistral. The cargo ship then returned to Nakskov, docking at berth 4 at 8:30 a.m. on March 29. After resolving the incident, Rix Mistral set sail again at 3 p.m., with a revised estimate to arrive in Rotterdam on March 31 at 8 p.m.

In a recent maritime incident, Sergey Safronov, the captain of a 2,500 deadweight ton (dwt) bulker named Pur-Navolok, has received an eight-week jail sentence and a £150 fine for operating the vessel under the influence of alcohol. The event unfolded last month in the serene waters of the River Fowey, Cornwall, where Safronov's level of intoxication led him to relinquish control of the ship to his chief mate. A breathalyzer test revealed that he had a staggering 80mg of alcohol per liter of breath, significantly above the legal shipping limit of 25mg. This case highlights the critical importance of safety and responsibility in maritime operations.

On September 28, 2016, Sergey Safronov, the master of the vessel 'Pur Navolok,' was reported to be heavily intoxicated as he approached Fowey Port in the UK. The situation escalated to the point where the Chief Officer had to take over navigation duties. Concerns were raised by the port pilot upon boarding the ship, noting Safronov's impaired state. When the shipping agent arrived to handle necessary paperwork, it became evident that the captain was struggling due to his condition, emitting a strong smell of alcohol. Despite demonstrating fluent English, Safronov seemed oblivious to the circumstances, claiming he had been drinking to celebrate a family occasion. Following the incident, the captain was summoned to appear in Magistrates Court, while the 'Pur Navolok' departed Fowey later that day, setting its course for Civitavecchia with an estimated time of arrival on October 8.