Working Conditions Aboard the Tiger-Lily

A 29-year-old Bangladeshi crew member faced a medical emergency after falling into the cargo hold of the 'Tiger Lily' vessel, located 26 kilometers off the coast of Montevideo on March 21, 2024, during the afternoon. The unfortunate incident left him unconscious with visible head injuries, including a bruise and bleeding. The situation prompted a swift response from the National Navy, following a request for assistance received at approximately 3:15 p.m. from the Prefecture of Montevideo. A reconnaissance flight by a fixed-wing aircraft was conducted to assess the condition of the injured crew member and to facilitate a subsequent helicopter evacuation. Upon arrival, the onboard physician confirmed that the crew member's health status was stable, allowing for the safe transport to urgent medical care. At 5:25 p.m., he was successfully transferred to the emergency room at Police Hospital, where he continues to receive ongoing medical attention. For further details, visit the full report with photos at https://www.montevideo.com.uy/Noticias/Joven-de-29-anos-oriundo-de-Bangladesh-debio-ser-rescatado-de-un-barco-por-la-Armada-uc883255.

On January 11, 2020, at 1 p.m., the 'Tiger Lily', carrying a substantial cargo of 77,281 tonnes of iron ore pellets from Narvik to Portland, USA, found itself in a state of vessel under command (NUC) due to a suspected main engine issue. The incident occurred at coordinates 52°38'32" N, 002°30'53" E. Despite the initial concerns, the crew conducted thorough inspections of the main engine, ultimately finding no defects. With the engine checks cleared, the vessel was able to continue its journey, with an expected time of arrival now set for January 31.