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Month: February 2012

Dry Beam

Dry Beam

The 186 meter long, 46619 dwt bulk freighter Dry Beam became disabled in bad weather off Pudget Sound, Washington.   The freighter had lost stability in the storm that had 10 meter high waves.  The vessel send out a distress call requesting assistance.   The Coast Guard dispatched an icebreaker to the scene.   However, the crew was able to regain control of the vessel and turned the vessel aground back to Victoria, Canada.   No reports of injuries.  Photos of the vessel show some storm damage and most likely some cargo was lost overboard.   The Dry Beam had been en route to Japan with a cargo of logs before the  incident.

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Ludovic Geoffray W202

Ludovic Geoffray W202

The 17 meter long trawler Ludovic Geoffray W202 became disabled after suffering water ingress while off Howth, Ireland.  The trawler with seven crewmen on board contacted the RNLI who dispatched their all-weather lifeboat from Howth.   The lifeboat reached the scene and took the trawler under tow.   An Irish Coast Guard helicopter reached the scene and was able to winch down a dewatering pump to the Ludovic Geoffray.   Weather conditions made the rescue effort difficult with force six winds and a three meter swell.   The towline between the lifeboat and trawler parted several times, but both vessel were able to reach Howth harbour 10 hours later.    No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Küsten Canal Collision

Küsten Canal Collision

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Freiheit 1was struck by the self-propelled barge “Swantje” on the Kusten Canal near Oldenburg, Germany.   The “Swantje” was proceeding in a curved section of the canal with the vessel “Martini” proceeding in the opposite direction.   However, the “Martini” did not allow enough room for the vessels to pass and the “Swantje” swung into the anchored Freiheit 1.   Reports state the bow of the “Swantje” was damaged and the total amount of damage to both vessels was estimated at 10 000 €.    No reports of injuries or pollution being released.   The water police stated that tests for alcohol were negative.

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