Victoria-Highway Vessel Reviews and Specifications

In the early hours of October 3, 2019, the cargo vessel 'Victoria Highway' encountered a mishap as it arrived from Charleston, South Carolina. At approximately 2:50 a.m., while attempting a turning maneuver near the Northern lock in Bremerhaven, Germany, the vessel unexpectedly struck a bulkhead. Despite the assistance of tugs, they were unable to maintain control, leading to the port side stern of the ship colliding with the obstruction. The impact resulted in significant damage to the hull, causing it to become both dented and torn, which subsequently breached a ballast water tank. Following the allision, the 'Victoria Highway' was guided to berth in North Port N in Bremerhaven, where it was detained pending an investigation by local authorities. As part of the repair process, the ship entered Lloyd Yard in Bremerhaven around midnight on October 4. The necessary repairs to the port side stern were completed promptly, allowing the vessel to depart the yard on October 6 at 10:40 p.m. The 'Victoria Highway' then set sail for Zeebrugge, Belgium, with an estimated arrival time set for October 7 at 10 p.m. For further details, a German report with accompanying images can be accessed here: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/35235/4392716.