Chemical Tanker "FT ODIN" 2015

On 6 March 2015, the Chemical/Products Tanker "FT Odin" (GT 2,600, DWT 3,471), experienced mechanical failure and was adrift 12 miles south south west of Kythira island, Greece. The vessel was in ballast en route from Augusta, Italy, to Port Said, Egypt. Tsavliris Salvage were contracted to provide salvage assistance.

Salvage tug "Christos XVIII" (2,366 BHP, 32 TBP) sailed from Souda, Crete to the assistance of "FT Odin". Due to gale conditions prevailing in the area, the casualty was drifting towards the shore. In the meantime, the passing Chemical/Product tanker "Medkem Three" (GT 2,657, DWT 3,742) provided stand by services and

endeavored to connect up in order to prevent the casualty from grounding. The "FT Odin" managed to anchor but experienced significant dragging of both anchors. Upon arrival at casualty's position the salvage tug "Christos XVIII" established towage connection with "FT Odin" and commenced towage to port Gulluk, Turkey. On 8 March the "FT Odin" arrived safely at Gulluk under tow.