According to a report from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a 33,000-ton /roll-off cargo ship named “Finnbo” sent a distress signal due to an engine fire early Tuesday morning, prompting a rapid response from a volunteer lifeboat crew.
The incident occurred approximately 11 miles southeast of Eastbourne.
The Eastbourne RNLI launched its all-weather lifeboat “Esme Anderson” to assist the distressed vessel.
En route, the lifeboat encountered moderate seas and force 5 winds. Fortunately, by the time the lifeboat crew arrived on scene, the crew of the “Finnbo” had successfully extinguished the flames, but the vessel had lost power.
The RNLI rescue team assessed that there was no need to evacuate any crew members and instead chose to stand by while assisting in anchoring the drifting vessel.
For over an hour in challenging conditions, they closely monitored the operation until confirming the anchor had been successfully deployed and set.
After Solent Coastguard confirmed the “Finnbo” was safely anchored, the lifeboat crew was released to return to station. Meanwhile, communication with the “Finnbo” continued, and its repair work was underway.
The “Finnbo” is operated by a Finnish shipping company and holds a 1A ice class certification. The vessel was built in 2012, underwent modifications in 2018, has an overall length of 217.8 meters, a gross tonnage of 33,816 tons, and can accommodate up to 111 refrigerated containers.
Compiled by Shipping Online.
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