Victoire Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

The LPG tanker 'Victoire' has successfully anchored in Twofold Bay at coordinates 37° 05' W 149° 54' E on the evening of April 9, 2025, following a challenging week adrift off the southeastern coast of Australia. This timely rescue operation involved the assistance of the tugboat 'Wambiri' (IMO: 8515518), which towed the distressed vessel from its location east-southeast of Gabo Island. The 'Victoire', which had set sail from Western Port on April 3 at 08:50 a.m., encountered a significant setback on April 4 when it reported being 'not under command' due to a main engine failure. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) was alerted around 4 p.m. on the same day, indicating that the tanker had lost main engine power approximately 45 kilometers southeast of Mallacoota, Victoria. On April 6, the tug 'Wambiri' was dispatched from Eden to provide assistance but initially faced challenges after fouling a line from the tanker, necessitating its return to Eden via the tug 'Flinders Bay' (MMSI: 503185500) for rope removal. The operation resumed, and 'Wambiri' successfully returned to the 'Victoire', arriving in Eden on April 9 at 9:45 p.m. The vessel will now undergo inspection by the AMSA while in Twofold Bay. The 'Victoire' is registered with NKK classification, insured by Gard, and is scheduled for its next special survey in May.

On January 7, 2011, the vessel VICTOIRE, bearing the IMO number 9321885, made its significant arrival at the Port of Avarua in the picturesque Rarotonga, located within the Cook Islands. This event highlights the continued maritime activity in the region, contributing to the vibrant economic and cultural exchanges of the island nations.