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Month: January 2012

St. Rita

St. Rita

The 110 meter long tanker St. Rita allided with the Östricher Bridge on the Weser–Datteln Canal at Dorsten, Germany. The tanker lost control in bad weather and struck a bulkhead.  The St. Rita hull suffered a five meter tear along its hull allowing the cargo of diesel fuel to spill out.  The tanker was moored along the shore and local fire fighters were contacted.  However, the conditions prevented the remaining fuel to be removed off the St. Rita.   The St. Rita was moved later to Hünxe where it could make repairs.  No reports of injuries.  No details were reported to the amount of diesel fuel released or pollution recovery plans.

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Zehdenick

Zehdenick

The 110 meter long tanker Zehdenick allided with a bridge on the Moselle River at Schweich, Germany.  The Zehdenick suffered damage with its wheelhouse torn-off and push astern.  A car stored behind the wheelhouse was pushed off the tanker into the water.  The car was later found in 6 meters of water.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The Zehdenick was in ballast heading towards the Rhine at the time of the incident.  Reports state the water level was high and there were strong winds which may have led to the allision.  The bridge was closed until it was inspected.

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Rena Update January 3rd

Rena Update January 3rd

The grounded container ship Rena broke-in-two after a strong storm struck during the New Years weekend.  The storm with 15 foot swells battered against the hull causing the vessel to split apart some 1.5 meters wide.   Divers have not been able to investigate to see if the Rena’s hull is still connected under the surface.   Both sections remained firmly aground, but oil that was trapped in the hull has leaked out.   Reports state a light oil sheen has been spotted and has come ashore.   Debris from containers that have fallen overboard has washed ashore near Tauranga and along the shores of Motiti Island.

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