Alrek
IMO: 9330953
Multi Purpose Carrier, Antigua and Barbuda
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Vessel Details
MMSI
304944000
Callsign
V2BW4
Width
16.0 m
Length
99.0 m
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Matthew
2023-11-16
Position: Steward
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Latest News (3)
Repairs of grounding damage completed
The "Alrek", which had run aground on the Noordzee Canal in Ijmuiden and got stuck with the stern on the embankment at the Park Way in Velsen South on March 24, left the Bremerhaven Dockyard GmbH on May 25 at 6 a.m. after repairs and headed to Rotterdam, arriving there on May 26 at 6 a.m. The ship meanwhile continued to Kingston upon Hull, ETA May 27.
Alrek towed to Bremerhaven for repairs
On Mar 6 the "Alrek" was towed towards the fishing port of Bremerhaven under tow of the tug "MTS Vanquish". In the outer Weser, the URAG-tug "Wilhelmshaven" had joined to assist as steering tug, and off Bremerhaven the tgúg "Blexen" took over the towing wire. At 3.15. p.m. the ship was berthed at the Bremerhavener Dockbetriebe GmbH for repairs. Photos: https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17156275_1232467360124581_56557472140632199_n.jpg?oh=ef6e2efc48e6156ae95bb777919b126c&oe=5969D2FF https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17190628_1232468750124442_7694820800374367568_n.jpg?oh=0f51f513a693c240faa0550de0c75005&oe=596FA555 https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17098236_1232469363457714_1288137542464024861_n.jpg?oh=dd2a574e4af401567462eb0fcb8d4034&oe=59274CB3
Grounding in Velsen
In the evening of Feb 24, 2017, the "Alrek" ran aground on the Noordzee Canal in Ijmuiden and got stuck with the stern on the embankment at the Park Way in Velsen South. The ship was coming from Velsen-North bound to Södertalje when it veered off course during a turning manoever. The tugs "Bernardus" and "Telstar" were soon on scene to assist, but first the ship had to be surveyed by the water police. Other ships could pass with slow speed. On Feb 25 at 3 a.m. the ship was refloated and berthed at the Grote Houtkade in Velsen. Dutch report with photos: https://www.ijmuidercourant.nl/ijmond/containerschip-vastgelopen-op-noordzeekanaal-update
Frequently Asked Questions
🌊 Did Alrek sink or have any sinking incidents?
Based on available news reports, Alrek has been mentioned in connection with sinking-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning sinking incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
⚙️ Did Alrek have any engine problems?
Based on available news reports, Alrek 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.