Challenge-Pollux
IMO: 9793284
Chemical Oil Products Tanker, Singapore
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Vessel Details
MMSI
563032400
Callsign
9V5639
Width
32.0 m
Length
183.0 m
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Arthur
2023-08-03
Position: Electrical Engineer
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Looking for information about this vessel. Does anyone have experience with this ship? Was the crew alright?
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Latest News (1)
Tanker rescued 28 fishermen
The US Coast Guard responded to the fishing boat "Real Magic" which had caught fire, and the "Challenge Pollux" rescued 28 people aboard the boat on Seep 14, 2018, 46 miles southwest of Serranilla Bank, Colombia. On Sep 13 at 11:33 p.m. the Coast Guard Seventh District Miami, watch standers received a report from the Jamaican Defence Force stating a 131-foot fishing boat was on fire and needed emergency assistance. Watchstanders issued an enhanced group calling (EGC) message and launched a Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, Florida, HC-130 Hercules airplane crew. The Hercules crew located the fishing boat on fire. The crew aboard the tanker responded to the EGC and rescued all 28 people. A Colombian Navy ship arrived on scene, embarked the 28 people and transported them to shore. Some had suffered burns.
Frequently Asked Questions
🔥 Were there any fires on Challenge-Pollux?
Based on available news reports, Challenge-Pollux has been mentioned in connection with fire-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning fire incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
🌊 Did Challenge-Pollux sink or have any sinking incidents?
Based on available news reports, Challenge-Pollux 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.
🧑🚒 Was Challenge-Pollux involved in any migrant rescue operations?
Based on available news reports, Challenge-Pollux 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.