Bulk Carrier "CAPE ELISE" 2014

On the 1st February, bulk carrier "CAPE ELISE" (88,800GRT, 174,100DWT) laden with 164,000 m/t of coal, immobilized 200 miles west of the Irish coast. TSAVLIRIS dispatched AHTS "UOS LIBERTY" (16,300BHP) to assist the casualty. Although the weather conditions were difficult the AHTS "UOS LIBERTY" managed to establish connection and held the vessel until the arrival of the M/T "KESTREL" (7,000 BHP) sent to assist the convoy. Due to adverse conditions tow connection parted and reconnected successfully.

On the 10th February, proper towing connection was established. AHTS "UOS LIBERTY connected at the bow (leading tug) whilst M/T "KESTREL" was connected at the stern (steering tug).

On the 12th February, the vessel was safely anchored in "Firth of Clyde" and within Clydeport Harbour. Tugs "UOS LIBERTY" and "KESTREL" were connected alongside and vessel awaited full discharge prior to be towed to Inchgreen repair yard.

On the 20th February, the vessel was towed to Hunterston to discharge her cargo. Tugs "UOS LIBERTY" and M/T "KESTREL" provided safety and husbandry services.

On the 27th of February, discharging was completed, and un-berthing was scheduled, following which vessel was anchored awaiting to shift to repair yard.

On the 1st March, the vessel was safely alongside the repair berth at Inchgreen, Greenock. On the same day the vessel was successfully re-delivered to her Owners and LOF contract was terminated.