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Month: January 2012

Singapore Collision

Singapore Collision

The 130 meter long, 10701 dwt boxship Kota Tenaga collided with the 333 meter long VLCC tanker Seeb near Pulau Sebarok in the Strait of Singapore.   The Kota Tenaga suffered damage allowing five metric tons of fuel oil to be released into the water.  Authorities dispatched response vessels to the scene.  An oil boom was placed around the Kota Tenaga while dispersants were used to break up any oil patches sighted in the water.  No reports of injuries.   Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Collision at Brunsbüttel

Collision at Brunsbüttel

The 89 meter long, 4161 dwt freighter Kaie collided with the 114 meter long, 4300 dwt Alteland at an anchorage near Brunsbüttel, Germany.  The Kaie was attempting to anchor when the incoming tide pushed it into the stern of the Alteland.  The Alteland suffered a hole in the hull above the waterline.   The Kaie’s propeller was fouled in the Alteland’s anchor chain.   The crews were unable to free the anchor chain and it cut free from the Alteland.   The Alteland proceeded to Brunsbüttel where it was inspected.  After the inspection, the Alteland proceeded to Kiel for repairs and to pick up a replacement anchor.   The Kaie remains at anchorage until divers are able to remove the anchor chain at the next low tide.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released. 

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Rudolf-Thea

Rudolf-Thea

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Rudolf-Thea suffered water ingress while sailing in heavy seas on the Ijssel Sea.  The barge loaded with a cargo of gypsum requested assistance from the coast guard at Den Helder.  They dispatched a KNRM rescue boat and tug from Urk, Netherlands.  The vessels escorted the Rudolf-Thea to Lelystad, Netherlands.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released. 

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