Scanbio-Viking Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On February 10, 2024, at 8:20 a.m., the tanker 'Scanbio Viking' ran aground in the Inner-Gleðivík area near Djúpavog while navigating from Gothenburg. The vessel sustained damage to its propeller and rudder during the incident. In response, the Coast Guard initiated efforts to dispatch tugs from Reyðarfjörður and Höfn, but high tide conditions impeded their access to the grounding site. Fortunately, large excavators deployed from the shore played a crucial role in refloating the vessel, which successfully reached the port of Gleðivík by 1 p.m. After the ship's arrival, a diver conducted an inspection and reported no visible damage to the hull. The owner of the 'Scanbio Viking' is now making arrangements to secure a tug for towing the vessel for necessary repairs. Additional details and images can be found in the report: https://www.ruv.is/frettir/innlent/2024-02-12-flutningaskip-strandadi-vid-djupavog-404854.

As of January 19, the chemical tanker 'Sarah Wonsild' has been docked at the Vopak Terminal Europoort in Rotterdam, awaiting necessary repairs after a significant incident. An explosion recently caused damage to a tank containing 1-heptene, prompting the vessel to remain moored. Dutch authorities have initiated an investigation into the explosion, while the shipping company, under the management of the Amoretti family, is conducting its own reconstruction of the events and evaluating the repercussions for the tanker. Plans for the ship's repairs are underway, with an expected launch for repairs in the near future.