SVITZER AVON
Course/Position
2 min ago
Latest ports
Latest Waypoints
Latest news
Snapping towline injured two crew members
On Feb 23, 2025, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) started investigating the failure of a towline on board the 'Svitzer Avon' on Feb 4, while the tug was assisting the vehicles carrier 'Auto Eco' (IMO: 9736365) to Bristol in the approach to Royal Portbury dock, Avonmouth, The failure and the resulting lashing back of the line damaged the wheelhouse on the' Svitzer Avon' and injured two tug crew members. The 'Auto Eco' left Bristol again on Feb 5 en route to Zeebrugge.
Upload News