Reviews & Ratings for the Victoriaborg

On December 23, 2015, an incident occurred involving the vessel 'Victoriaborg' as it made its way from Barcelona to Amsterdam. Early in the morning, the ship collided with one of the lock gates in IJmuiden, resulting in the destruction of two metal gates. In an unusual turn of events, a rope was found stretched between the damaged gates, which were pushed back into position using the ship's engine power. While the 'Victoriaborg' sustained a noticeable dent in its bow, it successfully arrived at its Amsterdam destination by 1 p.m. For visuals of the incident, including photographs and video footage, you can visit the links: [Shipspotting](http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2382510) and [RTVNH News](http://www.rtvnh.nl/nieuws/176671/video-zeeschip-ramt-sluisdeur-in-ijmuiden).

In a significant maritime operation, the vessel Neptun 10 has completed a successful tow of a ship from the picturesque port of Saint Malo to Delfzijl. This logistical achievement not only highlights the capabilities of the Neptun 10 but also emphasizes the vitality of maritime connections between France and the Netherlands. The journey showcases the essential role of maritime transport in facilitating trade and movement across European waters.

The cargo ship 'Victoriaborg,' which had departed from Rotterdam on December 20, faced a challenging maritime ordeal after suffering a rudder failure approximately 120 nautical miles off the Corsen coast on December 23. Tragically, the incident followed the loss of one crew member earlier in the journey. In response to the emergency, the tugboat 'Multratug 20' was dispatched from Ghent, arriving at the 'Victoriaborg' by 7:00 AM on December 24. The tug began towing the distressed vessel towards Rotterdam amidst harsh sea conditions. However, disaster struck again on December 27 when the wire broke around 6:30 PM, leading the 'Multratug 20' to return to Brest, where it docked at 10:30 AM the following day. Subsequently, the tug 'Christos XXII' was engaged and reached the 'Victoriaborg' on December 28 at 7:00 AM after an eight-hour transit. Towing commenced at 9:00 AM, with plans to take the vessel to Brest for necessary repairs. To mitigate the severe weather, which included southwest winds ranging from 12 to 20 knots and wave heights of 5 to 6 meters, the captain decided to navigate along the northern coastline towards Roscoff until conditions improved. However, as the weather further deteriorated, the decision was made by both the cargo ship’s captain and its owner to head to Saint-Malo instead. The arrival of the convoy in Saint-Malo was anticipated for the night of January 2, 2014. The 'Victoriaborg,' which was loaded with steel, was specifically redirected to Saint-Malo, with an estimated time of arrival initially set for January 1, 2014.