In the early morning on Friday 24 June 2011 the tanker “PATERNA” was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea. Other ships were apparently attacked off the coast of Benin as well that night. On board MT “PATERNA” the pirates stole cash, mobile phone and valuables. They left the ship again after several hours. All crew are safe and the vessel is now sailing towards
Europe.

The vessel is still safely anchored in the Galway Bay. We have contracted local divers to carry out temporary repair the vessel’s hull which is expected to be finalized on Sunday April 10th. Thereafter the vessel will sail to Bremerhaven ship yard for permanent repairs.
Meanwhile an official casualty investigation was initiated by the Irish Maritime Directorate Au-thority and started on Thursday April 7th, 2011 and is completed by now.

Bremen, April 8th, 2011 – 14:00 hrs

The MV “PANTANAL” has been visited by her Classification Society Germanischer Lloyd (GL) yesterday and a diver inspection was carried out. Unfortunately besides some indentation four cracks to the outer shell plating of the ballast tank section were found which lead to water ingress. Water ingress on board is under control by the ship's command... read on

Bremen, 05.04.2011 – 11:00 hrs

We are glad to report that this morning at around 05:30 hrs lt the vessel was afloat again and with the assistance of the MT CELCTIC ISLE could safely manoever out of Cashla Bay. MV "PANTANAL" at present is in the Galway Bay waiting for the weather to improve. A diver inspection is ordered for inspection of vessel’s hull. After this inspection the vessel will sail for dry dock.

Bremen, 01.04.2011 – 11:00 hrs

This morning 05:00 hrs lt our M/V PANTANAL went aground drifting from her anchor in heavy winds within the Cashla Bay / West Coast of Ireland. The vessel was destined for Rossa Veel to load cargo for West Africa. The vessel and her crew are safe... read on

The Harren & Partner Group observes the highest standards within the scope of its “Quality, Health, Safety, Environment and Pollution Prevention Policy”. Following this overall approach, this year’s annual “Occupational Health and Safety Fortnight” was conducted across the entire fleet as well as the shore offices from January 23^rd, 2011 to February 6^th, 2011... read on