Dutch court finds captain at fault for Eemslift Hendrika incident
The story of the Eemslift Hendrika incident from April 2021 has got its final chapter it seems, as the Maritime Disciplinary Court of the Netherlands concluded that the captain of the vessel at the time...Read more
OVV Incident report on the Eemslift Hendrika released
In early April of 2021, the Norwegian Maritime Authority reported that shifting cargo in the heavy lift vessel, Eemslift Hendrika’s hold, caused extensive internal damage. Consequently, an investigation was launched into the incident, which began...Read more
Holes found in ballast tanks Eemslift Hendrika, DSB launches investigation
ShippingShifting cargo in the Eemslift Hendrika’s hold has caused extensive internal damage, according to a report from the Norwegian Maritime Authority. The Authority has found an indentation of four metres long and several holes in...Read more
Norwegian Maritime Authority releases photos showing damage Eemslift Hendrika
The Norwegian Maritime Authority has visited the Eemslift Hendrika in Ålesund and published pictures of the damage on board. The ship got into difficulties due to shifting cargo on Monday 5 April, which caused it...Read more
[VIDEO] Eemslift Hendrika has arrived at Ålesund
ShippingThe Eemslift Hendrika safely arrived at the port on Flatholmen in Ålesund at 5 pm on 8 April. The listing ship was towed there after Smit Salvage managed to secure towing lines to two tugboats...Read more
Salvage attempt Eemslift Hendrika successful
ShippingAfter the Eemslift Hendrika’s course changed and the risk of grounding became imminent, the salvage operation was brought forward and carried out Wednesday night 7 April. The Smit Salvage team was lifted on board at...Read more
Salvage attempt Eemslift Hendrika postponed to Thursday
SalvageDue to the weather in the area around the listing Eemslift Hendrika, the salvage operation has to be postponed until Thursday morning 8 April, reports the Norwegian Coast Guard. The ship has been adrift since...Read moreSalvage attempt of heavy-lift vessel Eemslift Hendrika underway
ShippingA salvage attempt of the Eemslift Hendrika is underway this morning. The Norwegian coastguard will try to place salvors onboard the drifting heavy-lift vessel where they will attempt to secure the towing lines of two...Read more