What Crew Members Say About Tokyo-Triumph

On April 14, 2018, the container vessel 'Tokyo Triumph' encountered engine issues while navigating the Lacadive Sea. The ship temporarily anchored at coordinates 13-23N 057-54E to address the necessary repairs. Fortunately, there were no reported safety hazards or any requirements for assistance at the time. Following the successful completion of repairs, the vessel is back on its route, continuing its journey from Rotterdam to Colombo, with an estimated time of arrival set for April 18.

The 'Tokyo Triumph,' a vessel chartered by Evergreen, encountered significant regulatory issues during a water police inspection in Hamburg on January 9, 2018. During the inspection, authorities identified multiple deficiencies concerning marine regulations. Consequently, administrative actions were initiated against the ship's captain, first officer, and chief engineer, culminating in a hefty fine of €21,843. A key violation involved the chief engineer, a 56-year-old Indian national, who reportedly failed to switch the auxiliary diesel fuel from high to low sulfur during the vessel's transit through the North Sea, leading to the prohibited burning of illicit fuel. Additionally, he submitted incorrect data regarding the fuel changeover time in the required documentation. At Burchard Quay in Waltershof port, inspectors observed that the ship's effluents lacked the mandated chlorination despite the presence of open outboard valves in the onboard wastewater treatment system. The first officer, also of Indian nationality, had previously discharged untreated ballast water into Hamburg's port in November 2017. Furthermore, the inspection revealed that the ship's ballast water, oil, and refuse logs were not maintained in accordance with regulatory standards. After addressing these legal issues, the Tokyo Triumph departed Hamburg on January 11, 2018, for its next destination, Rotterdam.