At Cartagena (Colombia), in the Zona Franca Industrial of Pasacaballos (S of the Bay)

17 oct 2006

she has a remarkable history:

just received following valuable information from user "olinga":

KRISTEN
previous names: Hind, Ocean Sky, Takachiho Maru

Flag: Panama
Type: Roll On Roll Off
Built: 1975
Status: Live

Reported crew stranded in Jamaica since April 2002 and have run out of water, food and fuel. Crew in dispute with owners and have not been paid for 8 months. Arrest order granted on 26 Apr 2002. Sailed 10 Nov 2003.

Grounded at John Lloyd State Park, S of Port Everglades, 17 Mar 1998 following rudder problems. Refloated 23 Mar. Inspected at anchorage. Towed to Miami abt 31 Mar. Towed to Santo Domingo 08 May. Still at Benitez dry dock 18 Jan 2001.

Reported fire in engine-room in 18 12.3 N 70 07.6 W 14 Feb 1998. Fire extinguished. Crew repairing damage. Resumed voyage.

Engine trouble with fire reported near air inlet manifold 15 Jan 1994. Towed by oil/chemical tanker Stainless Duke 26 Jan for Bombay, arriving at anch 07 Feb. Subsequently berthed in port. Sailed 16 Feb after repairs and cargo discharge.

Cargo smouldering in hold while on voyage and subsequently arrived Cristobal anchorage Mar 19 1992. Fire again broke out during discharge of cargo. Undamaged cargo reloaded. Minor repairs completed by Apr 15