The Troubadour: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On April 2, 2016, at 7:30 PM, the vessel 'Hanoi' faced detention while navigating the Kiel Canal locks in Brunsbüttel. The detainment arose from multiple safety deficiencies identified during a routine inspection. The pilot had previously communicated concerns to the traffic control regarding the vessel's capability for a secure passage through the canal. Following the inspection, 'Hanoi' was secured at the railway station pilings in Brunsbüttel. After remaining under scrutiny, the ship was successfully towed from the port on April 6 by the tug 'Taucher Wulf 8' to the Mützelfeldt Yard in Cuxhaven for necessary repairs.

On December 13 at 8 a.m., the vessel 'Hanoi' departed from the Husum Shipyard following significant repair work. The ship is en route to Nakskov, marking its first port of call after a recent grounding incident. 'Hanoi' successfully docked at the West Quay on December 14 shortly after noon, resuming its journey after a critical maintenance period.

On the evening of November 25, 2014, the cargo vessel 'Hanoi', en route from Hvide Sande, encountered a serious incident when it ran aground at the junction of the Rethe and Neuhöfer Canal in Hamburg. This grounding occurred amid thick fog, leading the ship to strike a concrete ring that formed a tip of sheet piling. The collision resulted in notable damage to the ship’s stem, with the hull suffering deformation on the starboard side near the forecastle for approximately 4 meters and on the port side for about 3 meters. Additionally, a significant crack measuring around 50 cm by 15 cm developed, allowing water to ingress on the starboard side. Fortunately, the vessel's onboard pumps managed to control the flooding. The sheet piling was also compromised due to the impact. Following the incident, police detained the ship, which was subsequently docked at warehouse 71/72 at the Auguste Victoria Quay within the Kaiser Wilhelm-Port on November 26. The 'Hanoi' departed from Hamburg on November 28, at 1:45 PM, headed for the Husum Shipyard for essential repairs, where it arrived early on November 29 at 5:00 AM.