Discover the Violeta-Theresa: Ratings & Maritime News

On December 28, 2024, an urgent medical situation unfolded aboard the tanker 'Violeta Theresa.' The vessel's captain urgently alerted the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Tarifa about a crew member requiring immediate medical attention. In response, the MRCC deployed the SAR helicopter Helimer 220, which efficiently conducted a hoisting operation to rescue the ailing individual. After the successful medevac, the patient was swiftly transported to Jerez airport, where an ambulance was on standby, ensuring timely transfer to a hospital for further treatment. This prompt action highlights the efficiency and readiness of maritime rescue operations in emergency medical scenarios.

The chemical tanker 'Sichem Amethyst,' which experienced a fire incident while docked in Tarragona on March 28, has successfully completed repairs and is back in operation. On April 30 at 5:15 PM, the vessel departed from the port, setting its course for Port-de-Bouc. After a brief stop, the tanker arrived at the petrochemical terminal at 2:15 PM on May 1, before continuing its journey to Safi. The IMO number for the 'Sichem Amethyst' remains unchanged, as it exits the dry dock ready for continued service.

On the morning of March 28, 2014, a significant fire broke out in the cabin area of the chemical tanker 'Sichem Amethyst', which was anchored approximately six miles from the port of Tarragona. The incident occurred at 9:40 a.m., prompting the immediate evacuation of 17 crew members. Notably, the captain, first officer, and chief engineer chose to stay aboard to assist in combating the blaze. The emergency crew from the 'Salvamar Diphda' successfully evacuated the crew, transporting them to safety where emergency services, coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Centre Tarragona, had several ambulances on standby. To combat the fire, harbor tugs 'Remo', 'Guernica', and 'Cambrils' were deployed alongside the firefighting team transported by the Helimer 201 helicopter. Thanks to their quick actions, the fire was brought under control. In response to the situation, the Tarragona Port Authority activated the Self-Protection Port Plan (PAU) at level 3, ensuring a coordinated emergency response. Once the flames were extinguished, the tanker was safely towed back to port, where it was securely berthed at approximately 3:40 p.m. The extent of the damage sustained by the 'Sichem Amethyst', which had departed from Fos-sur-Mer on March 26 at 10 p.m., remains under investigation. For further details and images, visit the Spanish reports at: [Salvamento Marítimo](http://www.salvamentomaritimo.es/sm/sala-de-prensa/salvamento-maritimo-rescata-a-17-tripulantes-de-un-buque-incendiado-en-el-fondeadero-de-tarragona/) and [Tottarragona](http://www.tottarragona.cat/ca/societat/16306-incendi-a-linterior-duna-embarcacio-ancorada-davant-del-port-de-tarragona.html).