Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Wambiri

The LPG tanker 'Victoire' (IMO: 9321885) is now safely anchored at coordinates 37° 05' W 149° 54' E in Twofold Bay, off Eden, following successful salvage operations. The vessel, which faced a main engine failure on April 4, 2025, was towed from a position southeast of Gabo Island by the tug 'Wambiri'. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) received notification of the emergency around 4 p.m. on April 4, when it was reported that the 'Victoire' had lost engine power approximately 45 kilometers southeast of Mallacoota, Victoria. The 'Wambiri' was dispatched from Eden on April 6 to provide assistance but encountered difficulties when a line from the 'Victoire' became entangled. The tug 'Flinders Bay' (MMSI: 503185500) was called in to retrieve the 'Wambiri', allowing for the removal of the fouled line. After resolving the issues, 'Wambiri' returned to assist the 'Victoire', with both vessels arriving in Eden on the evening of April 9 at 9:45 p.m. Now anchored in Twofold Bay, the 'Victoire' is set for an inspection by the AMSA. It is classed with NKK and insured through Gard, with its next special survey scheduled for May.