The Zografia: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

In a dramatic maritime incident on the evening of October 15, 2024, the Togo-flagged cargo vessel 'Princesse Jessica' (MMSI: 671396100; CS: 5VIT8) sank after being struck by the bulk carrier 'Zografia.' The collision occurred while 'Zografia' was maneuvering to dock at Pier 3 of the Autonomous Port of Dakar, coming from Tianjin with a cargo of sugar. The impact caused 'Princesse Jessica' to capsize while it was moored at Pier 2. Fortunately, all three crew members on board, including two mechanics and a cook, managed to escape unharmed. Port authorities acted swiftly, launching an investigation to uncover the underlying causes of the accident. They promptly secured the area and implemented beacon setups as per regulatory protocols. Importantly, normal operations at the port were unaffected, and efforts are currently underway to refloat the sunken vessel.

A tragic event unfolded on March 27, 2024, when a Ukrainian crew member aboard the bulk carrier 'Zografia' was discovered hanged in his cabin. The shocking incident occurred while the vessel was docked at the Perama repair yard near Piraeus, where it was undergoing maintenance following a missile strike in the Red Sea two months prior. The deceased, employed as a kitchen cleaner, was promptly transferred to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Authorities have initiated an autopsy to determine the exact circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident, although connections to the recent missile attack remain speculative.

In the early hours of January 21, 2015, a fire broke out in cargo hold 3 of the bulk carrier 'Seahope II' while it was actively loading sulfur at the Port of Novorossiysk. The incident occurred at approximately 01:50 a.m. Moscow time. Fortunately, a dedicated port firefighting team responded swiftly and successfully extinguished the blaze by 03:10 a.m. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as a result of the incident.