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Month: March 2011

Hoegh Seoul aground

Hoegh Seoul aground

The 16,006 dwt car carrier vesel Hoegh Seoul went aground in the outer Weser River nearBremerhaven, Germany. The Hoegh Seoul was leaving Bremerhaven bound for Antwerp when its steering gear failed sending the vessel out of the busy shipping channel into the shallows. While there was thick fog and poor visibility, it did not play a factor for the vessel?s grounding. Initial inspections show the rudder was damaged which could have led to the steering failure. The Hoegh Seoul was later refloated by four tugs and was taken back to Bremerhaven for further investigation.

Stryn Damaged

Stryn Damaged

The 530 dwt passenger ferry Stryn suffered water ingress while at Kaupanger ferry landing, Norway. The vessel contacted authorities as the water ingress threaten to sink the vessel. The situation was brought under control, but after large amounts of water had entered the engine room. Booms were placed around the vessel to prevent pollution being released. The Stryn usually runs between Mannheller and Fodnes.

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Mooie Meid Capsized

Mooie Meid Capsized

Photo by MARINE NATIONAL

The 64gt fishing vessel N-28 Mooie Meid capsized off the coast of Dunkirk, France. A distress beacon was received and rescue vessels from France and Belgium combined to search for the vessel. The overturn Mooie Meid was located with a lifeboat attached, but was unused. Divers investigated and found no signs of any of the 3 crewmen. The vessel was being towed to a more sheltered area, but the vessel is at risk of sinking at any moment.