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Month: July 2011

Eiltank 113 Leaks

Eiltank 113 Leaks

The 86 meter long tanker Eiltank 113 had sprung a leak while sailing down the Rhine River near St. Goar, Germany.  The two crewmen on board noticed that the tanker had water ingress in the bow section.   The crew requested assistance and local fire departments responded.  Bilge pumps and generators were brought to the vessel and were able to get the flooding under control.   The tanker’s cargo of ethylhexanol had not leaked.   Reports state a small amount of oil pollution was released from the propulsion system.   No one was injured.

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Major Fire at Waalhaven

Major Fire at Waalhaven

The 101 meter long, 3728 dwt freighter Skog suffered an engine room fire while at berth at Waalhaven, Rotterdam, Netherlands.  The Skog loaded with aluminum had a major fire with large amount of smoke in the engine room and the insulation of the chimney.  Four crewmen suffered injuries and taken to hospital.   Local fire fighters were able to extinguish the fire.   Reports state the probable cause of the fire was by leaking diesel fuel.   A spokesperson stated no dangerous substances released during the fire.

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A Ketch’s Bad Vacation

A Ketch’s Bad Vacation

The ketch Irene of Bridgewater was scheduled to head for Greenock to participate in a tall ships race.  However, the voyage to Greenock was much more difficult than planned.

On June 29, 2011, the Irene of Bridgewater collided with the 37 foot yacht Seven Seas off Rosslare harbour, Ireland.  The Seven Seas was unlit and stationary in the canal when the Irene struck it.   The yacht lost its mast and suffered considerable damage.   Luckily, no one was injured on either vessel.

On July 6, 2011, the Irene of Bridgewater went aground in the mud bank while in Lamlash Bay off Arran, Scotland.   The sailing vessel with 10 people on board contacted the Coast Guard at Clyde that the vessel was firmly in the mud.   An inspection found the vessel was in no danager of capsizing.   Later that night, the ketch was freed on the high tide.

Reports state the Irene of Bridgewater was built in 1907.   One report lists the vessel at 100 foot while another states it is 120 foot.

Link to video on the collision

 

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