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Mechanical failure delayed fuel supply

The "Maverick I" suffered a mechanical failure while approaching the port of San Andres, San Andres Island, whilst coming from Cartagena on Apr 16, 2015. The vessel’s cargo, fuel, was urgently expected by locals, fearing fuel shortages. The tanker was taken to the outer roads, and after some precautionary measures, on Apr 21 was towed into the port and docked. The offloading of fuel commenced shortly after. The vessel was to undergo repairs during the stay in San Andres.

More engine trouble in Rotterdam

On Jan 5, 2012 the "Atagun" encountered more problems as she had to be anchored in the middle of the Caland Canal as "dead ship", off the quay of the EECV (Europoort). The "RPA 15" of Rijkswaterstraat was sent for assistance, immediately followed by the tugs "Smit Ebro" and "Smit Cheetah". Both tugs connected to the tanker, but it took a while before the ship could be towed away because it experienced difficulties in raising the anchor. The tanker was finally pulled to the the Amazon port and moored at berth no. 8030. Already on Jan 4, 2012 the ship had suffered engine problems and was then towed to Vlaardingen. Dutch report with photos: http://www.tugspotters.com/dev/index.php?itemid=42854

Engine trouble in the Maas

In the afternoon of Jan 4, 2012, the "Atagun" whilst coming from Rotterdam suffered engine trouble in the Maas estuary, The ship required assistance of the tugs "Thamesbank" and "Union 7" which pulled the ship to Vlaardingen. In the morning of Jan 5 the ship was back in Rotterdam. Dutch photo report: http://www.tugspotters.com/dev/index.php?itemid=42833#more