Viking
IMO: 7235202
Tug, United States of America
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Vessel Details
MMSI
366910880
Callsign
WDB5552
Width
12.0 m
Length
33.0 m
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Kevin
2023-07-29
Position: Crane Operator
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Looking for information about this vessel. Curious if anyone's sailed on this vessel? Was the pay decent?
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No personal experience yet, just gathering info.
Latest News (2)
Engine room fire on tug
The Coast Guard responded to reports of a fire on the "Viking" 18 miles east of Block Island, Rhode Island, on June 8, 2014. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, were notified at approximately 3:30 p.m., of an engine fire aboard the tug. The vesselΓ’ΒΒs on board fixed fire-fighting system was able to extinguish the fire, leaving the vessel disabled with 10 people aboard. Responding were crews from: Coast Guard Station Castle Hill, Rhode Island, Coast Guard Station Point Judith, Rhode Island, Coast Guard Station Menemsha, Massachusetts, ,Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod, Massachusetts and the Cranston Fire and Rescue as well as the North Kingston Fire Department. The owner of the tug dispatched two relief tugs to the scene. The "Viking" was able to restore the engine power and transited to the Buzzards Bay under escort of the tug "Sebine". None of the ten people aboard the tug were injured, and no pollution was released as a result of the fire. Report with photo: http://wpri.com/2014/06/08/coast-guard-firefighters-respond-to-tugboat-fire/
Six saved from burning tug
On May 30, 2014, short past midnight a fire broke out aboard the "Viking" which was berthed in Mariners Harbor. Arriving firefighters quickly awoke the captain and five crew members in time to safely evacuate them from the vessel, which was docked at the Kirby Offshore Marine site located on the harbor along Richmond Terrace. None of the evacuated crew members had any injuries. The fire broke out on the upper deck just after 12:30 a.m. Smoke was visible from Richmond Terrace as firefighters arrived at the facility, quickly stretching fire hoses and dousing the flames with water. The fire caused minimal damage to the ship, some blistering of the paint on the deck's exterior, as firefighters put out the blaze just after 1 a.m. Report with photos: http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2014/05/tugboat_crew_evacuated_after_s.html
Frequently Asked Questions
π₯ Were there any fires on Viking?
Based on available news reports, Viking has been mentioned in connection with fire-related incidents. There have been 2 news reports mentioning fire incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
π Did Viking sink or have any sinking incidents?
Based on available news reports, Viking 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.
π€ Were there any injuries or accidents on Viking?
Based on available news reports, Viking 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.
π οΈ Did Viking experience any breakdowns or mechanical failures?
Based on available news reports, Viking 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.
βοΈ Did Viking have any engine problems?
Based on available news reports, Viking has been mentioned in connection with engine-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning engine problems. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
π§βπ Was Viking involved in any migrant rescue operations?
Based on available news reports, Viking 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.
π’οΈ Did Viking have any oil spills or pollution incidents?
Based on available news reports, Viking 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.