Read Authentic Ratings for the Kristin-Schepers

On Feb 11, 2018, tat 1.30 p.m. the "Kristin Schepers", en route from Rotterdam to Leixoes with a crew of 12 on board, reported a fault with cylinder head No.6, with slight water ingress, in position 49 53 30N, 003 15 54W, at 1331 hrs, UTC, today. The repairs were estimated to require 16 to 18 hours at anchor, and the vessel was unable to manoeuvre, once repairs commenced. However, no assistance was required. The vessel was heading for Falmouth for anchorage, approximately eight nautical miles southeast of St. Anthony Head, arriving there at 9 p.m. The vessel was carrying 6,457 metric tonnes of containers. Weather on scene was NW wind of 6-8 Beaufort. Repairs were completed the same day, ETA Leixoes Feb 14.