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Month: January 2016

Super Shuttle Roro 10

Super Shuttle Roro 10

Super Shuttle Roro 10

The 157 meter long, 12830 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Super Shuttle Roro 10 ran aground off Ouano wharf, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines. The Super Shuttle Roro 10 had departed from the wharf heading for Cagayan de Oro City when it became stuck in shallow water at low tide. The cargo vessel was later released on the rising tide and towed back to Ouano to be inspected for damage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Day Island

Day Island

Day Island
Photo: Ventura City Fire Department

On January 10, the 30 foot long fishing vessel Day Island ran ashore off Ventura City, California. The fishing vessel had washed onto the beach with three crew on board. The crew were safely rescued by local firefighters. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. A few days later,  Authorities hired a salvage team to remove the diesel fuel on board the Day Island along with any cargo on board. The owner of the Day Island later released rights to the vessel to state authorities. Reports state the vessel was to be refloated initially, but now will be dismantled on the beach.

Samskip Hoffell

Samskip Hoffell

Samskip Hoffell
photo: icelandmonitor.mbl.is

On January 10, the 101 meter long, 5580 dwt container ship Samskip Hoffell was disabled off the Faroe Islands. The container ship had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The crew were unable to restart the engine and requested assistance. The Icelandic Coast Guard vessel Þór was dispatched to the scene and was able to attached a towline to the Samskip Hoffell. The vessels proceeded to Reykjavik. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.