The Trans-Catalonia: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On April 2, 2014, at approximately 06:30 a.m., a maritime accident occurred in the Port of Matarani involving the freighter 'Trans Catalonia' and the chemical tanker 'Fairchem Silver'. The 'Trans Catalonia' was en route to pier 1-A after departing from Callao, while the 'Fairchem Silver' had just completed its journey from Mejillones and was at pier 1-C loading ethanol. During a maneuver inside the turning basin, the 'Trans Catalonia' experienced an engine failure, resulting in a collision with the 'Fairchem Silver'. This impact forced the 'Fairchem Silver' to collide heavily with pier 1-C, causing it to unmoor from its loading position. The 'Trans Catalonia' sustained considerable damage on its starboard bow, while the 'Fairchem Silver' suffered a spill of ethanol. Fortunately, the spill was controlled within an hour as the ethanol evaporated at a temperature of 32 degrees Celsius. Local authorities are currently investigating the cause of the allision, and both vessels remain subject to class surveys and inspections at their respective berths at Matarani-TISUR. For further details and images, refer to Spanish reports linked here: http://diariocorreo.pe/ultimas/noticias/9014222/dos-buques-chocan-en-puerto-de-tisur-molle http://www.larepublica.pe/02-04-2014/barcos-chocan-en-el-muelle-de-matarani.

On the night of March 17, 2012, the 'Trans Catalonia', an oil tanker en route from Changzhou to Russia carrying palm oil, faced an attempted hijacking off the coast of Somalia. A group of pirates initiated gunfire towards the vessel; however, the ship's armed security personnel responded swiftly. Engaging in a dramatic exchange of fire, the guards successfully repelled the attackers, preventing any harm to the crew, which comprises 20 members from Sweden, Poland, and Romania. Thanks to the vigilant security measures in place, the crew remained unharmed during this alarming encounter.