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Month: September 2014

Solnør

Solnør

Solnør
Photo: trollheimsporten.no

The 65 meter long ro-ro ferry Solnør allided with the pier at Rykkjem, Norway. The Solnør arrived in Rykkjem on its regular route between Kvanne to Rykkjem.  As the ferry approached the pier, the vessel was unable to slow down.  The Solnør crew attempted to avoid a collision, but the stern hit the pier.  Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and a scraping sound afterwards before the Solnør headed out into the bay again. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Damage was found to be minimal. Divers inspected the vessel and the Solnør returned back to service. Reports state the cause of the allision was by a malfunction in one of the ferry’s propellers.

Bulkers Collide off Singapore

Bulkers Collide off Singapore

The 289 meter long bulk carrier Southern Explorer collided with the 225 meter long bulk carrier Best Unity in the Singapore Straits.  Both vessels sustained damage in the collision. The Southern Explorer’s hull was breached at the bow and suffered water ingress. Both vessels proceeded to a nearby anchorage. Tugs and support vessels were standing by.  No reports of injuries.  The Southern Explorer was en route to Taiwan while the Best Unity was in ballast  after unloading its cargo from Kaoshiung.

Elbe Canal Collision

Elbe Canal Collision

Hanna / Weser
Photo: ndr.de

The 67 meter long self-propelled barge Hanna collided with the 82 meter long self-propelled barge Weser on the Elbe-Side Canal near Bad Bevensen, Germany.  The Weser loaded with 1300 tons of wheat struck head-on with the coal laden Hanna. The Hanna sustained bow damage with a 1.5 meter long hole.  The Hanna was unable to control the flooding and the bow submerged, but the entire vessel was in no danger of sinking. The Weser also sustained damage to its bow with a hole above the waterline.  No reports of injuries. The fire brigade at Bad Bevensen responded to the scene.  They placed booms around the vessels as some small amount of oil was released.


Reports state a dredger was requested to help refloat the Hanna.  Some 800 tons of coal will have to be lightered before the bow can be pumped-out.  The Hanna is to be towed to a nearby berth 1.5 kilometers away so a temporary patch can be completed before the Hanna proceeds on to a shipyard.