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Month: October 2015

Frisk Fisk S521

Frisk Fisk S521

Frisk Fisk
Photo: nordjyske.dk

On October 18, the 10 meter long fishing vessel Frisk Fisk S521 allided with the quay at Skagen, Denmark.  The Frisk Fisk was arriving at the quay when it suffered as steering failure when a cable snapped. Unable to steer, the fishing vessel struck the quay sustaining significant bow damage. The local rescue station responded to the scene.  Using a dewatering pump, they were able to keep the Frisk Fisk afloat to allow the crew to unload the cargo of fish and lobsters.  However, an hour later the Frisk Fisk sank to the bottom.  The following day, a crane lifted the Frisk Fisk and hoist the vessel onto the quay.  Reports state the damage was enough to make the vessel a total loss. No reports of injuries.

MSC Channe

MSC Channe

MSC Channe
Photo: fleetmon.com

On October 17, the 299 meter long container ship MSC Channe became disabled in the East China Sea off Zhoushan Island, China. The MSC Channe was in sea trials when if suffered steering failure.  The boxship requested assistance and was taken under tow by a tug back to port in Shanghai. No reports of injuries to 82 persons on board, damage or pollution released.

Annie Moon

Annie Moon

Annie Moon
Photo: twitter

The  25 foot long tugboat Annie Moon and a 200 foot long barge sank in the Houston Ship Channel near Galena Park, Texas. During the night, the barge suffered water ingress and began to sink. The tugboat Annie Moon still attached and was pulled down with the barge.  The Annie Moon completely sank while the barge sank with three-quarters of the barge submerged.  No one was on board the vessels at the time of the sinking. Authorities report that 20 gallons of diesel fuel was released into the water.  A heavy lift crane was to be brought to the scene and will remove both vessels from the channel.