What Crew Members Say About Trogir

On December 9, 2025, the bulk carrier 'Trogir' encountered a critical situation while navigating from Iskenderun to Djibouti. The vessel, carrying a cargo of iron ore and manned by 22 crew members, suffered significant water ingress from the stern, which led to partial flooding of the engine room. This incident resulted in a total blackout and a complete loss of propulsion in the challenging waters of the Gulf of Aden. In response to a distress call, the salvage tug 'Giant' (IMO: 9255907) was deployed. Stationed in Djibouti since July as a precaution against Houthi threats to maritime operations, this marked the 'Giant'’s inaugural salvage mission in the area. The tug successfully towed the compromised 'Trogir' out of the perilous zone. On December 12, the bulk carrier arrived at Djibouti Roads, anchoring at position 11° 41' N 043° 09' E. A salvage team from Athens subsequently boarded the vessel to assess the situation. Thankfully, all crew members were reported safe and in good health.