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Month: September 2018

Heiko

Heiko

Heiko
Photo: dagbladet.no

The 55 meter long, 839 dwt cargo vessel Heiko caught fire off Flatøy, Norway. The Heiko was proceeding in ballast in heavy seas when it suffered engine failure.  Soon after a fire broke out in the engine room and quickly spread to other compartments on the Heiko.  The four crew on board sent out a distress call stating the Heiko was disabled and on fire.  Authorities dispatched a rescue boat and helicopter to the scene. One crewman was saved by the rescue boat while three others were hoisted to safety by the helicopter.  Reports state one crew person on the Heiko suffered a broken arm during the incident.

Heiko
Photo: tv2.no

With heavy seas and gale force winds, rescuers were unable to combat the fire on board the Heiko. Authorities state the fire had consumed much of the vessel’s superstructure.  The Heiko continued to drift until it ran aground.

Salish

Salish

Salish

On September 9, the 83 meter long, 1400 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Salish ran aground in Admiralty Bay near the port of Keystone, Washington. The ferry had departed from Port Townsend bound for Keystone when it grounded in the harbor. The Salish was able to free itself, but the ferry had sustained damage.  Divers were dispatched and found the Salish had sustained rudder damage.  No reports of injuries to passengers or crew. The Salish was taken out of service and tugs escorted the ferry to Port Townsend where it will undergo repairs.

Princess Vanessa

Princess Vanessa

Princess Vanessa

On September 15, the 89 meter long, 3584 dwt cargo vessel Princess Vanessa ran aground in Manila Bay near Tanza, Philippines. The cargo vessel had been at anchor when strong winds from Typhoon Mangkhut caused the anchor to drag. Reports state the cargo vessel went ashore just off the beach at Tanza. No further details were reported.