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Month: May 2011

F/V Rowella Sinks

F/V Rowella Sinks

The 11 meter long fishing vesssel Rowella sank off the coast of Lulworth Cove, England.  The two men on board the Rowella were setting pots when they noticed that the fishing vessel was taking on water.  They sent out a mayday and went to the life raft.  Within five minutes the Rowella was waterlogged with the water reaching  the upper deck.   Portland Coast Guard responded sending out a helicopter while the Weymouth sent out their RNLI lifeboat.  Nearby vessels hearing the distress call also raced towards the Rowella.  The helicopter was first on the scene and winched up the 2 men to safety.   Two nearby fishing boats also reached the Rowella and tried bailing out the fishing vessel.   Unable to pump out the water, the Rowella was taken under tow by the Weymouth lifeboat who tried to tow the vessel back to port.  However, the vessel was too waterlogged and soon capsized.

View video of the rescue on You Tube

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Maersk Dabou Allides with Wharf

Maersk Dabou Allides with Wharf

The 41,359 gt boxship Maersk Dabou allided with the wharf at Port Chalmers, New Zealand when its engines failed while it manoeuvre  to berth and the vessel struck the corner of the wharf.   The vessel starboard side was damage with a hole in hull the size of 5 meters by 2 meters above the waterline.   The Maersk Dabou had 4,132 containers which will remain on board until repairs can be made.   No reports of injuries.

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Collision in Sea of Japan

Collision in Sea of Japan

The 7596 dwt boxship Lyutoga collided with the fishing vessel Sargal off the coast of Livadiya, Russia (42 41.2N 132 35.5E).  The Lyutoga suffered 1-meter wide damage to several hull plates while the Sargal bow was dented.   Both vessels were  under way and proceding on schedule.   The Lyutoga is heading to Vladivostok from Korsakov while the Sargal is proceeding to the fishing grounds.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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