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Month: January 2013

Lybov Orlova

Lybov Orlova

Lyubov Orlova
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On January 24, the decommissioned 220 meter long, 1465 dwt passenger ship Lyubov Orlova went adrift in the North Atlantic near Cape Race, Newfoundland. The 29 meter long tug Charlene Hunt departed from St. John’s, Canada with the Lyubov Orlova under tow.  The vessels were en route to the Dominican Republic when the towline broke in bad weather.  The tug’s crew attempted for several days to attach the towline, but were unable to attach a towline in the worsening weather.

Charlene Hunt

Reports forecast the storm to increase with waves to reach upwards to 20 meters high.  Authorities have ordered the Charlene Hunt back to port due to safety concerns for the vessel and crew.  The Lyubov Orlova was last reported adrift and not a hazard to shipping as it was away from navigation routes.  Several reports predict the former passenger ship will not stay afloat in the storm.  The Lyubov Orlova was to be dismantled at a scrapyard in the Dominican Republic after sitting docked for two years in St. John’s.

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Rapier

Rapier

Rapier

The 225 meter long, 64377 dwt bulk freighter Rapier became trapped ice in the Japan Sea in the Tatarskiy Strait.  The Rapier departed from Korea bound to Vanino when it was caught in the ice.   The vessel remained adrift in the ice and was close of going ashore.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state there are no icebreakers in the vicinity, but two tugs are attempting to aid the trapped Rapier.  In addition, The freighters Pioneer Rossii, Tessa and Lu Hai are stuck in ice, but are not at risk.

 

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Shans 101

Shans 101

Shans 101
Photo: primorye24.ru

The 56 meter long, 347 dwt fishing vessel Shans 101 capsized and sank in the Sea of Japan near Svetlaya, Russia.  When the Shans 101 failed to make contact with the owner, the authorities were contacted and a search and rescue mission was launched.  Aircraft along with several fishing boats joined in the search for the missing Shans 101.  The fishing vessel Talan reported spotting the overturn hull of the Shans 101.  A short time later, the 130 meter long freighter Anatoly Torchinov found a life raft with 15 survivors and six dead.  Nine crewmen were still missing.   The survivors stated the vessel was struck by a large wave flipping the Shans 101 over.

Photo: Anatoly Torchinov
Photo: Anatoly Torchinov

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.  Initial reports state the Shans 101 did have an emergency beacon, but it wasn’t functional.

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