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Month: February 2015

Antarctic Chieftain

Antarctic Chieftain

antarctic chieftain

The 60 meter long fishing vessel Antarctic Chieftain became disabled in the South Ocean off Antarctica between Rossøya and Victoria Land. The fishing vessel with its 27 crew on board had become stuck in the ice with 3 of the vessel 4 propellers crushed by the ice. The crew requested assistance with the US Coastguard  icebreaker Polar Star responding.  The Polar Star broke the ice and reached the Antarctic Chieftain  a few days later. The Polar Star will tow the disabled fishing vessel to the open ocean where the fishing vessel Janas will take the tow and proceed  to the nearest harbour. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Sedco709

Sedco709

Sedco 709
photo: eworldship.com

 

The 32 meter oil platform Sedco 709 suffered water ingress while under tow off Shandong, China. The decommissioned rig was headed to Zhoushan when the hull suffered water ingress and caused it to list over. The tow was dropped and the rig was anchored off shore. Reports state the rig is to be dewatered.

Skorpios II

Skorpios II

 

Skorpios II
Photo: Chile Navy

On February 5, the 70 meter long passenger ship Skorpios II ran aground near Puerto Montt, Chile.  The vessel with 89 passengers and 31 crew was on a sightseeing cruise of the local fjords when it veered from its normal route to an area where the Skorpios II became stranded.  As the tide receded, the Skorpios II was left on the beach, high and dry.  No reports of damage, injuries or pollution released.  Passengers were transferred to a Chilean patrol boat and taken to Puerto Montt. The Skorpios II was refloated the following day and proceeded to Puerto Montt.  The vessel was later inspected for damage. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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