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Katharine HV 16

January 12, 2026 | Grounding, News
Katharine HV 16
Photo: DGzRS

On the morning of January 11, the 24 meter long. 63 gt fishing vessel Katharine HV16 (MMSI: 219000617. IMO: 9206322) ran aground in the North Sea off List on Sylt, Germany. The fishing vessel had been moored outside the breakwater of the List on Sylt harbour when a strong southeasterly wind pushed the Katharine HV 16 towards shore. The fishing vessel would run aground in the mud before reaching the shore.  The vessel requested assistance with the DGzRS launching its lifeboat from List on Sylt.  The 10 meter long lifeboat Horst Heiner Kneten (MMSI: 211141910) only travelled a short distance to where the Katharine HV16 was stranded.  A towline was passed over to the fishing vessel and the lifeboat was able to pull it free. The Katharine HV16 proceeded to Havneby under its own power. There were no reports of injuries to the 2 crew on board, damage or pollution released.

 

Mobile River Fire

January 12, 2026 | Fire, News
Mobile Barge Fire
Photo: United States Coast Guard

On the morning of January 12, the United States Coast Guard reported a barge caught fire on the Mobile River near the Africatown Bridge, Mobile, Alabama. The barge was moored when a fire started in the cargo hold containing vehicle scrap metal. The fire quickly spread engulfing a large portion of the scrap metal. Reports state that river traffic was halted in the area near the barge while the Mobile fire department deployed fireboats to extinguish the blaze. The crew on board the barge were evacuated with no reports of injuries.

The United States Coast Guard was also on site and monitoring the situation. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Allision in Ushuaia

January 11, 2026 | Allision
World Voyager
Photo: cruiseindustrynews.com

On January 6, the 120 meter long, 1103 dwt passenger cruise ship World Voyager (IMO: 9871529) allided in the Beagle Channel at Ushuaia, Argentina. The World Voyager broke free from its moorings when strong winds caused its lines snapped. With winds reaching gusts up to 45 miles per hour, the World Voyager was driven away from its berth into the harbor. The crew attempted to gain control of the cruise ship, but it was too late as the World Voyager struck the opposite quay and graze the berthed 205 meter long, 4059 dwt passenger cruise ship Viking Octantis (IMO: 9863194).

Fortunately, both vessels did not suffer any injuries or major damage. The Viking Octantis did sustained damage to a stern railing while the World Voyager sustained bow damage above the waterline. Argentine authorities had both vessels inspected for seaworthiness. Reports state both vessels were able to proceed on their scheduled voyages to the Antarctica.

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