What Crew Members Say About Tanja

On the morning of December 11, 2020, the Port Authority of Piraeus received urgent notifications from the captain of the 'Tanja Star' regarding a significant oil leak originating from the main engine. The vessel, which was on a course from Piraeus to Mersin with a crew of 23 onboard, promptly turned back and anchored safely in Piraeus. The vessel was positioned at coordinates 37° 50.82' N and 023° 31.02' E, where it was met with immediate regulatory action. The Central Port Authority of Piraeus has imposed a sailing prohibition on the 'Tanja Star' until necessary repairs are completed and a certificate of seaworthiness and class maintenance is issued by the assigned classification society.

The cargo vessel 'Tanja Rickmers' is on track to depart from Cernanval Shipyard in Campamento, with an anticipated timeline between August 1 and August 3. This relocation hinges on the timely receipt of all necessary authorizations. Following this transition, the ship will make its way to the Navantia Shipyard located in Cadiz, where it will undergo further repairs to ensure peak operational readiness.

The cargo vessel Tanja Rickmers, which was towed to Algeciras on September 2, 2017, following a propeller shaft failure in Huelva during August, has moved to a new repair location. Initially docked at Cernaval Dry Dock, the Tanja Rickmers transitioned to Dique Seco in Campamento on March 8, 2018, after departing from the free-zone pier to undertake necessary repairs. As of now, the timeframe for the completion of these repairs remains uncertain.