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Month: January 2017

Fisktrans

Fisktrans

Fisktrans

On January 25, the 57 meter long fish carrier Fisktrans ran aground and sank near Bodo, Norway.  In stormy seas the Fisktrans had become disabled and went adrift. The fish carrier had its steering system fail and the crew tried in vain make repairs.  Authorities were alerted dispatching a rescue boat and helicopter to the scene.

With strong winds pushing the vessel quickly towards nearby shallow water, the crew dropped the anchor hoping to keep the Fisktrans off the rocks.  The crew hoped the anchor would hold and the vessel would ride out the storm, but the fish carrier had struck bottom. The stern of the Fisktrans had been damaged allowing water ingress.

A Sea King helicopter arrived on scene along with the fishing vessel Gularøy. The helicopter was unable to hoist the crew off the aft deck of Fisktrans as conditions were too rough. Instead, the crew of six had to jump into the sea one by one and then lifted to safety. No reports of injuries.

Fisktrans
Photo: nrk.no

Reports state the vessel sank afterwards by the stern. Authorities will determine if the fish carrier can be salvaged.

MCL Power III

MCL Power III

MCL Power III
Photo: maritimeherald.com

On  January 23, the 26 meter long tugboat MCL Power III with a barge under tow ran aground in the South China Sea near Kandis, Kelantan, Malaysia. The MCL Power III was proceeding to Johor with 5800 tons of limestone in stormy conditions. The storm caused the MCL Power III to become uncontrollable and the vessels were pushed ashore. No reports of injuries.

Liberty

Liberty

Liberty

The 50 foot long, 13 ton fishing vessel Liberty ran aground on Whidbey Island, Washington. The Liberty had been reported unmanned and adrift for over a month before it eventually washed ashore on to the beach. Authorities found the fishing vessel had no fuel on board and no signs of pollution released. The Liberty will be pulled off the beach on the following high tide and be towed to Everett. Reports state the fishing vessel had been moored at Port Ludlow before it had gone adrift.