What Crew Members Say About Isa-Star

The abandoned vessel 'Isa Star' has been reported drifting precariously in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, located off the coast of Yemen. After experiencing alarming flooding in its engine room, the crew was forced to evacuate the ship. Currently, the vessel is listing toward the stern and leaking oil, which presents a serious risk to navigation in this busy maritime corridor. The 20 crew members, consisting of 15 Indians, 2 Sri Lankans, and one each from Nepal, Indonesia, and Vietnam, were safely rescued and transported to Djibouti. The incident followed an explosion and subsequent flooding aboard the ship. Prompt action was taken by the French frigate 'Languedoc', which was on patrol in the area and facilitated the crew's evacuation. They were subsequently transferred to the 'Barkhat Gourad Hqamadou', a tug operated by the Djibouti Ports & Free Zones Authority, and reached Djibouti on December 6.

On December 5, 2024, the cargo ship 'Isa Star,' which was making its journey from Venice to Batam, was abandoned in the waters of the Red Sea near Hodeidah after experiencing a serious flooding issue in its engine room following an explosion. In response to the vessel's distress signal, the European Union naval mission Aspidas promptly deployed a rescue vessel to the scene. The crew, consisting of members from India and Ukraine, were safely evacuated and transported to Djibouti. The ship is operated and managed by Azimuth Ship Management, based in the United Arab Emirates, while its registered owner is Global Oceanic Chartering from Hong Kong. Although initial evaluations indicated there may have been a fire in the engine room leading to the flooding, investigators have ruled out any attack by Houthi forces as the cause of the incident. For visuals and more details, check out the report with photos here: https://x.com/EUNAVFORASPIDES/status/1864608458290483564?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet%7Ctwtr%5Etrue.

In a recent incident on August 21, 2021, the 'Manisa Star,' a vessel traveling from Aveiro, encountered a propulsion failure as it approached the bustling port of Bilbao. The situation arose at coordinates 43° 25' 42'' N, 003° 09' 44'' W, prompting the crew to signal for towing assistance at approximately 11:30 PM. Fortunately, the vessel was successfully berthed the following day, August 22, at 5:30 PM. After undergoing necessary repairs, the 'Manisa Star' resumed its journey on September 27, departing at 11:15 PM and setting a course for Terneuzem, where it arrived on September 5. The Portuguese maritime safety administration is collaborating with Spanish authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the propulsion failure.