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Month: October 2012

Kaiserberg

Kaiserberg

Photo: gelderlander.nl

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Kaiserberg collided with the self-propelled barge Anna on the IJssel near Zutphen, Netherlands.  The Kaiserberg had become disabled due to a power failure and drifted onto the right river bank.   The current pulled the Kaiserberg perpendicular swinging the vessel into the path of the Anna.   The Kaiserberg suffered damage to its stern while the Anna suffered damage to its bow.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.   Traffic was blocked on the IJssel for a short period until  tugs were requested to refloat the Kaiserberg and tow it to Eefde.   The Kaisenberg was loaded with 1200 tons of feed while the Anna was loaded with salt at the time of the collision.

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Benjamin Bailey

Benjamin Bailey

The 15 meter long tugboat Benjamin Bailey sank on the Piscataqua River near Kittery, Maine.  The tug was working on a new bridge when it capsized and sank.   The two crew members on board were able to scramble to safety.   A heavy lift barge will refloat the tug in a few days.  The cause of the sinking is under investigation.

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Kamaro

Kamaro

Photo: Norway Coast Guard

The 39 meter long fishing vessel Kamaro became disabled near Bjørnøya, Finnmark, Norway.  The Kamaro had suffered engine failure in rough seas with waves reaching 15 foot high.  The crew requested assistance with the JRCC dispatching a rescue vessel and two helicopters to the scene.   The 15 crew on board the Kamaro had to jump into the water in order the helicopter to airlift them.  The first helicopter rescued 11 crew while the second rescued the remaining four men.  The crew were taken to hospital in Hammerfest.  No reports of injuries.   The Kamaro was taken under tow by the rescue vessel KV Harstad and proceeded towards Sørøysundet in Finnmark.   However, the vessels proceeded slowly due to the bad weather.  Reports state a few days later the towline broke.

 

 

 

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