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Month: January 2017

Maas Collision

Maas Collision

Alto Mira
Photo: rijnmond.nl

The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker Istoromi collided with the 86 meter long self-propelled tanker Alto Mira on the Outer Maas near Poortugaal, Netherlands. Two vessels were passing during the early morning hours when the Alto Mira suffered a steering fault. Unable to avoid collision the master of the Alto Mira kept the tanker on a path where both vessels collided  head-on.  

Alto Mira
Photo: rijnmond.nl

Both vessels sustained bow damage above the waterline vessels. The damage was limited to the bow area and no water ingress. The vessels were still able proceed  under their own power.  The tankers then proceeded to Geul. There the vessels unloaded their cargo. The Istoronmi discharged acetone while the Alto Mira unloaded ethanol.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Kapstadt

Kapstadt

Kapstadt
Photo: shz.de

The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Kapstadt ran aground on the Elbe near Geesthacht, Germany. The Kapstadt was proceeding in ballast when a navigation error drove the barge on to a submerged groyne. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the barge will attempt to refloat itself on the following high tide.

Vesturland

Vesturland

Vesturland
Photo: forsvaret.dk

On January 7, the 34 meter long fishing vessel Vesturland VN 307 caught fire 80 miles off the Faroes Islands. The crew was unable to contain the blaze and requested assistance. A helicopter was dispatched and hoisted all 10 crew to safety.  

Two patrol boats arrived on scene and attempted to extinguish the blaze, but weather conditions prevented any action being taken. Not until several hours later when conditions improved did it allow fire fighting to begin. By the following morning, both vessels were able to bring the blaze under control including the use of foam.

The Vesturland superstructure sustained significant damage, but the fishing vessel remained afloat. A patrol boat took the Vesturland under tow back to port. No reports of injuries.