Fortune-Express
IMO: 9181728
Bulk Carrier, Turkey
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Vessel Details
MMSI
271042197
Callsign
TCYU4
Width
27.0 m
Length
170.0 m
Reviews (1)
Matthew
2023-10-16
Position: Second Officer
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Looking for information about this vessel. Does anyone have experience with this vessel? Good food and quarters?
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Latest News (3)
Bulk carrier no longer suspicious for sabotage
The "Fortune Progress" is apparently no longer suspected in connection with the damaged submarine cables. it was searched for two and a half hourson Nov19 in the Kiel lock to the Kiel Canal. According to data from the ship, the "Fortune Progress" was carrying out suspicious maneuvers in the sea area where the damage to the cables had occurred at the time in question. The officials allowed the ship to continue sailing after the search. The crew was able to plausibly explain that there had been an engine damage and that they had to change an oil filter, during which time the "Fortune Progress" drifted in the area.
Bulk carrier investigated in connection with damage to submarine cables
In connection with the damage to two submarine cables in the Baltic Sea, also the "Fortune Express" was searched for two and a half hours on t Nov 19, 2024, in the Kiel lock to the Kiel Canal, en route from St. Petersburg, Russia, to La Rochelle. The ship entered the lock at 4.40 p.m. UTC. The officials allowed it to continue after the search at around 7.10 p.m. .Apparently this ship had also ben carrying out suspicious maneuvers in the affected sea area at the time in question.
Disabled in Istanbul Strait
Bulk carrier Fortune Express suffered engine failure at around 2200 LT Jan 9 2012 in Istanbul Strait, while transiting the strait. Two rescue boats were immediately dispatched to Fortune Express, traffic in strait had to be suspended. Vessel was secured an hour later, presumably anchored in Buyukdere. Fortune Express was en route from Karadeniz Eregli to Iskenderun with 14170 tons of coal. Maritime Bulletin http://www.odin.tc
Frequently Asked Questions
🛠️ Did Fortune-Express experience any breakdowns or mechanical failures?
Based on available news reports, Fortune-Express has been mentioned in connection with breakdown-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning breakdowns. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
⚙️ Did Fortune-Express have any engine problems?
Based on available news reports, Fortune-Express has been mentioned in connection with engine-related incidents. There have been 2 news reports mentioning engine problems. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
🧑🚒 Was Fortune-Express involved in any migrant rescue operations?
Based on available news reports, Fortune-Express has been mentioned in connection with migrant-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning migrant operations. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
🛢️ Did Fortune-Express have any oil spills or pollution incidents?
Based on available news reports, Fortune-Express has been mentioned in connection with spill-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning spills. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.