Vb-Hispania Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a recent maritime operation, the deadweight vessel MV CEDARGLEN has been successfully towed to the Aliaga breakers for dismantling. This significant move highlights ongoing efforts in the maritime industry to manage decommissioned ships safely and efficiently. The transition of MV CEDARGLEN marks another step in the lifecycle of vessels in the modern shipping fleet.

On July 19, 2018, at 09:45 a.m., the vessel 'VB Hispania' encountered a significant issue with its controllable pitch propeller while attempting to drop anchor at the Ilets Dombourg anchorage, located three nautical miles east of Neuville, Quebec. The incident occurred at coordinates 46°42.278'N and 071°31.164'W. To facilitate a safe return, the tug 'Ocean Tundra' was deployed to tow the 'VB Hispania' back to Quebec.

On October 10, 2016, the tugboat 'VB Hispania' safely anchored off the coast of Aliaga, towing the severely damaged vehicle carrier 'Modern Express' after a remarkable 20-day journey across the Bay of Biscay and along the Portuguese Atlantic Coast, culminating in a traverse through the Mediterranean from west to east. During the passage, after successfully navigating through the Strait of Gibraltar, the crew adjusted the towing wire length from 900 meters down to 600 meters for better maneuverability. Captain Chaviano Izaguirre devised a meticulous towage strategy, utilizing a classic connection that featured two separate 27-meter chains, securing one to each bow side of the 'Modern Express.' However, Spanish maritime authorities required enhancements to the system, prompting the addition of another 27-meter chain on each side for optimum safety. Fortunately, rather than face the fate of becoming scrap, the 'Modern Express' is set to undergo essential repairs and a fresh coat of paint before embarking on future voyages across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. For further insights and visuals, visit the Spanish coverage: [Naucher](http://www.naucher.com/es/actualidad/el-vb-hispania-camino-de-aliaga-remolcando-al-modern-express/_n:5353/) and [Albors Galiano](http://www.alborsgaliano.com/2016/09/20/el-buque-modern-express-abandona-el-puerto-de-bilbao/).