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Month: February 2018

Concordia

Concordia

Concordia
Hoogenlaag.nl

On February 20, the 48 meter long self-propelled barge Concordia sprung a leak while in a lock on the Rhine near Heveadorp, Netherlands. Loaded with 300 tons of sand and 125 tons of gravel, the Concordia suffered water ingress from a crack in the foreship hull. The forward engine room flooded so the master of the barge moved his vessel to the side of the lock and requested assistance. The local fire brigade arrived with dewatering pumps. With the pumps, the crew was able to dewater the compartment allowing for repairs to patch the hull. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the Concordia may have been struck by another vessel exiting the lock.

Joseph Roty II

Joseph Roty II

Joseph Roty II
Photo: ouest-france.fr

On February 15, the 90 meter long fish factory Joseph Roty II became disabled 240 nautical miles off Killybegs, Ireland. The vessel had been fishing when its main engine failed.  The Joseph Roty II went adrift while crew attempted to make repairs. After several days, the crew were unable to restore power. The fish factory requested assistance and a tug was dispatched. On February 18, the tug Ocean Challenger took the Joseph Roty II under tow to Killybegs.

Joseph Roty II
Photo: ouest-france.fr

Divers inspected the Joseph Roty II and found a net had fouled the vessel’s propeller. No reports of injuries to the 58 crew, damage or pollution released.

Astor

Astor

Astor
Photo: brisbanetimes.com.au

The 176 meter long, 3498 dwt cruise passenger ship Astor allided with the pier at Melbourne, Australia.  Strong winds pushed the Astor against the end of the pier. Tugs were dispatched and were able to stabilize the cruise ship.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Reports state wind gusts reached up to 100 km per hour.