Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Socol-10

In a recent transaction, a ship has been sold to the breakers located in Chittagong, Bangladesh. This development continues the trend of vessels being dismantled at this prominent shipbreaking yard, known for its reliable services in decommissioning ships in an environmentally sustainable manner. Shipbreaking in Chittagong is a critical industry, contributing significantly to the local economy by providing jobs and recycling valuable materials from retired vessels.

On March 26, 2019, at approximately 2:50 a.m., the vessel 'Umiavut' encountered a small fire in its engine room while docked at the Racine Container Terminal in Montreal, Quebec. The location coordinates were recorded at 45°33'33.5" N latitude and 73°31'16.4" W longitude. Quick response measures were taken to ensure the safety of the crew, who were promptly evacuated to the dock. The local fire brigade swiftly arrived onboard to tackle the fire, which was caused by an issue with the diesel alternator accessories belt. Thanks to the prompt action of the authorities, the situation was managed effectively without causing significant harm to the vessel or the terminal operations.

In a successful operation carried out on August 16, 2023, the cargo ship 'Umiavut' was refloated after being grounded on Lake St. Pierre since the early hours of August 12 at 10:30 a.m. The refloating efforts involved three tugs and were monitored by a Canadian Coastguard helicopter, ensuring a safe recovery process. Following the ship's extraction, the 'Umiavut' was docked at the port of Trois-Rivières around 4 p.m. Prior to the operation, approximately 100 tons of cargo was removed from the vessel, along with the pumping of ballast water to aid in its stability. The ship is scheduled for another inspection at Trois-Rivières before continuing its journey to Valleyfield, after delivering supplies to Northern Quebec, with its most recent stop being Salluit. At the time of grounding, the cargo ship was carrying only empty containers. Initial investigations suggested that a rudder failure may have precipitated the grounding incident. For more insights and visuals of the recovery operation, visit the reports provided here: [Radio-Canada](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/espaces-autochtones/1118463/trois-rivieres-bateau-echoue-inuit-nord-nunavik-lac-saint-pierre) and [Le Nouvelliste](https://www.lenouvelliste.ca/actualites/le-renflouement-du-umiavut-complete-3f138df3e09494018fdbfa916560ce83).