Wilson-Avonmouth Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On November 2, 2018, at 8:30 AM, the cargo ship 'Wilson Avonmouth', while traveling from Ymuiden to Bilbao, encountered significant trouble due to an engine failure. The vessel, which was loaded with 3,292 metric tonnes of steel coils and had a crew of seven on board, drifted off course at coordinates 051 09 36 N, 004 28 54 W, approximately six miles east of Lundy Island. At the time of the incident, repairs were underway to replace a filter in the main engine, located seven miles west-northwest of Morte Point. The situation prompted an immediate investigation into the engine failure, with Duty Counter Pollution and Salvage Officers (DCPSO) notified of the circumstances. Thankfully, by noon, repairs were successfully completed, allowing the 'Wilson Avonmouth' to resume its journey at 12:35 PM. The vessel is currently under close observation as the investigation progresses.

On January 1, 2018, the cargo vessel 'Wilson Avonmouth' made its entrance into the port of Celeiro (Viveiro) following a challenging journey from Newport, UK, where it was carrying a shipment of twenty-ton steel coils destined for Gemlik. The ship faced a turbulent storm during transit that led to a shift in part of its cargo. Although there were no signs of heeling, the decision was made to seek refuge in Celeiro, as this cargo shift could potentially compromise the stability of the remaining cargo under poor conditions. After lingering in the anchorage off San Román at the mouth of the Viveiro estuary for two days, 'Wilson Avonmouth' officially docked at Celeiro on January 4. To address the cargo positioning, a large crane was arranged, but various factors thwarted its operation. By January 7, the vessel returned to the San Román anchorage to clear the berth for another merchant vessel scheduled to load quartz. Following the successful completion of that operation, 'Wilson Avonmouth' returned to port during the night of January 8. A crane returned on January 9 to attempt the re-stacking of the steel coils. With predictions of another storm approaching on January 10 and 11, 'Wilson Avonmouth' departed on January 16, making its way to Gemlik where it arrived on January 25 at 11:40 p.m. The ship promptly set sail again the following evening, January 26 at 7:40 p.m., heading towards Gebze, where it successfully docked at Kroman Çelik Sanayii A.Ş. on January 30 at 6:30 a.m.

On March 20, 2016, a serious workplace accident occurred aboard the freighter 'Wilson Avon' during its stay at Herøya, Porsgrunn. A Ukrainian crew member in his thirties fell approximately 1.5 meters into a cargo hold, landing on a protruding handle. The incident prompted immediate action, with local police in Telemark being notified at 12:30 a.m. regarding the injured sailor's condition. The severity of the injuries necessitated the use of an air ambulance, and the crew member was successfully transported to the hospital around 2 p.m. that same day. The 'Wilson Avon' ultimately berthed at Porsgrunn at 7:45 p.m. for further assessments. Several Norwegian news outlets reported on this unfortunate event, providing photographs and detailed accounts of the incident. More information can be found in the local reports: [NRK](http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/mann-skadet-i-arbeidsulykke-1.12864365), [TA](http://www.ta.no/arbeidsulykker/heroya/yara/mann-har-falt-ned-pa-et-staldekk-i-arbeidsulykke/s/5-50-194303), [Varden](http://www.varden.no/nyheter/mann-hentet-med-helikopter-fra-lastebat-etter-fall-1.1512259), [PD](http://www.pd.no/lokale-nyheter/heroya/industri/mann-floyet-til-sykehus-etter-ulykke-pa-skip/s/5-40-86055).