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Month: January 2013

Genesis A

Genesis A

Genesis A
Photo: USCG

The 61 foot long fishing vessel Genesis A went ashore off Leadbetter Point,  Washington.   The crab boat was proceeding along Long Beach Peninsula when the helmsman fell asleep at the wheel.   The Genesis A struck a sand bar just off the beach.   The vessel’s hull remained intact and no pollution was released.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard requesting assistance.  The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter and a 47-foot motor lifeboat to the scene.  The helicopter was able to hoist and safely land the four crew off the Genesis A.   No reports of injuries.  Reports state that 1,200 gallons of fuel and any hazardous materials on board the Genesis A will be removed before the vessel will be refloated.  The Coast Guard have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Collision Near Eemshaven

Collision Near Eemshaven

Kosterberg
Photo: Shipspotting.com

The 89 meter long, 3661 dwt tanker Kosterberg collided with with the 5364 dwt pontoon barge Seeponton 1 under tow by the 31 meter long, 210 dwt tug Wal on the Ems near Eemshaven.  The Kosterberg attempted to pass the Seeponton 1 in dense fog when the two vessels touched.Five meters of the Kosterberg’s port hull was dented  with simliar damage along the Seeponton 1’s starboard hull.  All damage was above the waterline.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

WAL

The Kosterberg was able to proceed to Emden where it safely unload its cargo of 2500 tons of heavy fuel.  The Wal and Seeponton 1 continued on its voyage from Bremerhaven to Papenburg.

SEEPONTON 1
Barge Seeponton 1

The water police launched an investigation into the incident.  Reports state visibility was limited to just 1000 meters at the time of the collision.   The Kosterberg was fined 7000 € for a safety violation and was detained at Emden.

 

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