Reviews & Ratings for the San-Felipe

Following a fire incident that occurred on October 28 at Port Kelang, two container vessels, the 'San Felipe' and the 'Al Riffa', have been seen in Singapore as they undergo necessary repairs. The 'Al Riffa' has successfully docked at the new shipyard located in West Jurong, while the 'San Felipe' is currently at anchor in the Sudong Special Anchorage near Singapore. These movements highlight the swift response and resilience of the maritime industry in addressing safety concerns after unexpected events. For a closer look, check out this photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/33438735@N08/15692198110/

An accident off the coast of Port Klang has raised serious concerns regarding the actions of the master of the "San Felipe." A container fire on the foreship of the vessel is reportedly still smoldering, fueled by combustible and potentially explosive materials within the cargo. The flames spread to the "Al Riffa," but fortunately, they were brought under control quickly once the containers were emptied. As of 0630 UTC on November 2, the "San Felipe" remained in its position off Port Klang, accompanied by tugs "Smit Lynx" and "KST Success." The "Al Riffa," which suffered visible hull and cargo damage on its port side, departed the terminal on November 1 and is currently anchored three miles south of the "San Felipe" within the Port Klang roads. Reports suggest that the captain of the "San Felipe," a Russian national, may bear responsibility for this maritime mishap. While a pilot was present onboard, the master opted to assume command, ultimately miscalculating the wind and tidal currents. These errors are believed to have led to the allision, prompting investigations to delve into the incident further. For more visuals, follow these links: [Photo 1](http://www.odin.tc/pics/alriffa.jpg) [Photo 2](http://www.odin.tc/pics/alriffa1.jpg)

On October 28, 2023, at 8:30 PM local time, the fire that erupted aboard the 'Al Riffa' was successfully extinguished. However, as of the night of October 31, the firefighting efforts are still in progress on the 'San Felipe.' The 'San Felipe,' managed by Bernhard Schulte for Ship Finance International (SFI), was safely towed and secured at the outer anchorage of Pintu Gedung. The Port Klang Authority is collaborating with various agencies, ship owners, and appointed experts from the ship's insurance company to ensure the complete extinguishment of the fire on the 'San Felipe.' Meanwhile, the 'Al Riffa' is owned by the United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), and prompt action by the relevant parties ensured that the situation on board the 'Al Riffa' was brought under control swiftly.