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Month: November 2011

Ficaria Seaways

Ficaria Seaways

The 230 meter long, 11665 dwt ro-ro ferry Ficaria Seaways broke free of its moorings at Gothenburg, Sweden due to the severe weather.  The lines holding the stern to the quay broke allowing the vessel to swing out into the river.  Tugs were sent to the scene, but were unable to push the vessel back into position.   The tugs attempted to drag the ferry to another berth when it bottomed-out causing damage to its propeller shaft and rudder.  Reports state the water levels rose some 1.5 meters above normal due to the storm.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Ternholm

Ternholm

The 141 meter long, 14825 dwt tanker Ternholm became disabled while sailing from Grangemouth to Bro Fjord, Sweden.  The Ternholm had suffered engine failure and began to drift towards the shore.   The crew dropped both anchors which stopped the vessel from drifting further.   Later, the crew was able to make repairs and restart the engine.   The Ternholm continued on its voyage.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Collision Off Japan

Collision Off Japan

The 76 meter long, 1664 dwt freighter Maruka collided with the 16 ton fishing vessel Kairyo Maru No. 18 off Nagasaki Hana lighthouse, Nagashima Island.  The Kairyo Maru No. 18 capsized sending its two crewmen into the water.   One crewman was rescued with the other reported as missing.  None of the 8 crew of the Maruka were injured.  The Japan Coast Guard conducted a search for the missing crewman. 

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