The Santa-Rosa: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

A fire erupted on January 26, 2014, within a container loaded with charcoal aboard the cargo ship "Santa Rosa," while sailing near the German coast in the North Sea. The incident occurred as the vessel, carrying a diverse crew of 24 members from Poland, Ethiopia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Kiribati, along with two passengers from Germany and Great Britain, was navigating towards Hamburg after departing from Northfleet Hope Container Terminal in Tilbury early on January 25. The emergency response began at approximately 5:30 a.m. when the Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Cuxhaven notified the Casualty Command about the fire. As a precaution, a specialized firefighting unit consisting of four personnel was dispatched on board the anti-pollution vessel "Neuwerk" to assist. Subsequently, at 11 a.m., the situation escalated as it was discovered that additional container layers were stacked above the affected charcoal container, prompting the Casualty Command to take operational control. Firefighters were transferred to the "Santa Rosa" via a pilot boat for an assessment. Using thermal imaging cameras, they confirmed that the fire had been extinguished after dousing the charcoal container with a fire-fighting lance, which had flooded the container with water. Following the clearance, the "Santa Rosa" proceeded to its destination in Hamburg, with the firefighting unit remaining onboard for fire watch duties. By 8 p.m., the vessel successfully docked at the Athabasky Quay in Hamburg, where local firefighters took charge to inspect the cargo for any lingering hotspots. For further details, including images and videos of the incident, refer to the German reports linked here: [Feuerwehr](http://www.feuerwehr.de/news.php?id=10166) and [Sat1 Regional](http://www.sat1regional.de/justiz-und-polizei-video/article/feuer-auf-schiff-santa-rosa-loest-grosseinsatz-der-feuerwehr-aus-136143.html).

In a significant achievement for maritime engineering, Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam (DSR) undertook the installation of the Becker Twisted Fin® on seven container vessels operated by Hamburg Süd, the prominent liner shipping company based in Hamburg, Germany. This project, which commenced in October 2012, was executed efficiently to meet tight scheduling demands. Each vessel was dry-docked for no more than six days in consecutive weeks, ensuring that the installation process remained on track. Among the vessels involved, the MV SANTA CATHARINA was the first to enter the dry dock, originally slated for arrival on December 30, 2012. Unfortunately, operational delays pushed its docking back by three days. Nevertheless, through meticulous preparation, collaborative efforts between Hamburg Süd and Damen Shiprepair, and a streamlined approach to fitting each prefabricated Becker Twisted Fin®, DSR successfully re-delivered each vessel on schedule. The final vessel in this project, the MV SANTA ROSA, was re-delivered in the last week of February, concluding a project that showcased DSR's commitment to efficient ship repair and modernization. For more detailed information, visit the official [press release](http://www.damenshiprepair.com/en/news/2013/03/damen-shiprepair-rotterdam-re-delivers-seven-vessels).

In a grand ceremony held yesterday at the bustling port of Buenos Aires, the latest addition to Hamburg Süd’s fleet, the container ship Santa Rosa, was officially christened. This impressive vessel boasts a slot capacity of 7,100 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) and includes 1,600 reefer container plugs, making it a crucial asset for cold-chain logistics. The Santa Rosa is the sixth vessel in a series of ten identical ships being constructed for Hamburg Süd, marking a significant expansion in the company’s operational capabilities, with all units scheduled for delivery by the summer of 2012. The event attracted around 250 distinguished guests, including industry leaders and political figures, who gathered to witness the unveiling of the ship, aptly named after a town in Argentina’s La Pampa province. The honor of sponsoring the Santa Rosa went to Sabine Vespermann, the wife of Dr. Arnt Vespermann, who serves on the Executive Board of Hamburg Süd. Weighing in at 93,000 tonnes, the Santa Rosa has been integrated into the New Good Hope Express service, facilitating trade routes between Asia, South Africa, and the East coast of South America since its delivery from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (DSME) in Korea this past July. With its advanced design and significant capacity, the Santa Rosa is set to enhance Hamburg Süd's service offerings in a competitive maritime landscape.