Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Victoria-L

On April 26, the cargo vessel 'Victoria L' was towed from the bustling port of Amsterdam, setting sail towards Bremerhaven for essential repairs. By April 28, the ship reached Bredo Dry Docks, where it is set to undergo significant restoration work to address the fire damage sustained earlier. This urgent maintenance will ensure that the vessel can safely return to service following its unfortunate incident.

On April 11, at approximately 9 a.m., the container vessel 'Victoria L' was escorted into the port of Amsterdam by the tugs 'Multratug 36' (IMO: 9985289) and 'Svitzer Taurus' (IMO: 9960409) while operating under 'Restricted Movement' status. The ship had reached the locks of IJmuiden around 4 a.m., marking a tense one-and-a-half-day period since a fire erupted in its engine room on April 9 at 1:11 p.m., about 56 kilometers off the coast. Initially believed to be extinguished by the onboard crew, the fire reignited, prompting a decisive response from the KNRM Scheveningen rescue team, who were standing by primarily to ensure the safety of the Marine Incident Response Group (MIRG). After the fire situation was deemed under control, the KNRM vessel returned to its base with the MIRG team, arriving at approximately 7:45 p.m. Upon arrival in Amsterdam, the 'Victoria L' was docked at Damen Shiprepair Yard, where it will undergo critical inspections and necessary repairs. For comprehensive updates and visuals of the incident, interested parties can view more details at KNRM's official website and Tugspotters links.

On April 9, 2025, at approximately 1 p.m., the MV Victoria L encountered a dangerous situation while en route from Hamburg to Rotterdam, as an explosion sparked an engine room fire. The vessel was located about 56 kilometers west of Scheveningen, close to Hoek van Holland. Fortunately, all 29 crew members onboard were unharmed. Initially, the crew attempted to extinguish the flames, but the fire reignited around 1:30 p.m., prompting the captain to call for help from the Dutch Coastguard. Crew members were quickly instructed to evacuate to the deck for their safety. In response, the Coastguard deployed a variety of resources, including the emergency tug 'Multraship Protector' (IMO: 9344978), along with KNRM lifeboats 'Dorus Rijkers' and 'Jeanine Parqui', an aircraft 'SAR 111244511', and two helicopters. The aerial units monitored the situation and confirmed that the fire was no longer producing flames or smoke. Additionally, the oil spill response vessel 'Arca' (IMO: 9167966) was mobilized from Rijkswaterstaat. The coast guard crisis team was dispatched to Den Helder to coordinate the efforts. Conditions on-site included a northerly wind at force 4 to 5, with wave heights of 1.5 to 2 meters and good visibility. A specialized firefighting team, the Maritime Incident Response Group (MIRG-NL) from Rotterdam, was flown in via helicopter to the MV Victoria L. Equipped with thermal imaging cameras, they safely accessed the engine room, determining that the fire was confined to that area. By around 5 p.m., the team successfully extinguished the fire, though some smoke remained in the vessel. The crew was subsequently cleared to remain onboard, while the Coastguard maintained a watchful presence until approximately 6:30 p.m. As the situation stabilized, it was anticipated that the MV Victoria L would continue its journey to the Port of Rotterdam under its own power. By April 10, the ship was anchored at position 52° 21' N, 003° 31' E, with the 'Multraship Protector' still on standby in case of any changes in the emergency status. Additional information, including photos and videos of the incident, can be found at the following links: https://kustwacht.nl/nieuws/brand-aan-boord-van-containerschip-victoria-l/ https://www.ad.nl/112-nieuws-rotterdam/spectaculaire-actie-om-brand-op-vrachtschip-in-noordzee-te-blussen~a29493da/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fbinnenvaartlog.nl%2F