What Crew Members Say About Trans-Adriatic

On August 2, 2019, at 10:50 PM, the cargo vessel 'Trans Adriatic', while en route from Teesport to Antwerp, encountered a mechanical issue due to a damaged piston ring. This incident occurred at coordinates 054 34 40.0N, 000 37 22.0W, approximately five nautical miles north of Whitby. The crew estimated that repairs would take around 15 hours to complete. Following the successful repair operations, the 'Trans Adriatic' successfully docked in Dock 4 of Antwerp on August 4 at 10:10 AM, ensuring the continuation of its scheduled operations.

On August 17, 2011, the MRCC Den Helder was alerted at 10:15 a.m. regarding a medical emergency aboard the vessel 'Trans Adriatic'. A Filipino crew member experienced serious cardiac issues necessitating immediate evacuation. Responding swiftly, the KNRM lifeboat 'Jeanine Parqui' set sail from Berghaven at 10:30 a.m. to reach the distressed ship anchored at the coordinates 51°54.16 N 003°33.26 E. By 11:30 a.m., 'Jeanine Parqui' was alongside the 'Trans Adriatic' and successfully carried out the medevac operation. An hour later, the vessel returned to Berghaven, where the 46-year-old cook was transported by ambulance to Leyenburg Hospital in The Hague for further medical attention. For detailed reports and photographs, visit the Dutch KNRM website.