Pontica
IMO: 9681974
General Cargo Ship, Liberia
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Vessel Details
MMSI
636015915
Callsign
D5DM4
Width
18.0 m
Length
137.0 m
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Walter
2024-03-24
Position: Welder
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Latest News (3)
Detention with 40 defiencies
The 'Pontica' was subjected to a Port State Control in the port of Uddevalla after its arrival en route from Barranquilla on Jan 5, 2025. No fewer than 40 deficiencies were discovered during the inspections. The ship must now ensure that the deficiencies are rectified. The Swedish Transport Agency will then carry out a new inspection before it can be allowed to leave Uddevalla again. It left the port again only on Feb 10, next headed to Kiel. Report with photo: https://www.sjofartstidningen.se/tva-fartyg-halls-kvar-i-uddevalla/
Repair still going on
The "Pirgos" is still under repair at the MAN Diesel Y Turbo Canarias S.L.' repair berth at Las Palmas and actually ballasted forward to enable access to engine room, propeller and tail shaft areas. The ship is under major repairs of tailshaft and main engine repairs since half a year. The ship had suffered engine failure in the Atlantic in November 2014. Photos: http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2251231 http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2251228
Disabled ship towed to Canarys
On Nov 30, 2014, the "Pirgos" arrived at Las Palmas being towed by the tug "VB Artico" (IMO: 7613014) of Boluda Towage and Salvage after having suffered engine failure underway from Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Atlantic Ocean, around 1200 miles off Las Palmas. The ship could be taken in tow despite stormy conditions with winds of 120 km/h. The casualty was delivered at Muelle Pesquero on Nov 30 at 1.45 p.m. and was remaining there since. Spanish report with photo: http://www.naucher.com/es/actualidad/el-remolcador-de-boluda-vb-artico-rescata-al-buque-pirgos/_n:2831/
Frequently Asked Questions
🤕 Were there any injuries or accidents on Pontica?
Based on available news reports, Pontica has been mentioned in connection with injury-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning injury incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
🛠️ Did Pontica experience any breakdowns or mechanical failures?
Based on available news reports, Pontica has been mentioned in connection with breakdown-related incidents. There have been 2 news reports mentioning breakdowns. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
⚙️ Did Pontica have any engine problems?
Based on available news reports, Pontica 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 Pontica detained or arrested?
Based on available news reports, Pontica has been mentioned in connection with detention-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning detentions. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.