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Day: September 23, 2024

Transformer OL

Transformer OL

BV99778TS
Photo: gov.vn

On September 19, the 169 meter long, 28,375 dwt bulk carrier Transformer OL collided with the fishing vessel BV99778TS some 22 nautical miles southeast of Con Dao, Vietnam. The Transformer OL was headed for Vung Tau from Chittagong when it struck the fishing vessel. The BV99778TS capsized and partially sank sending all of its 14 crew into the sea. The nearby fishing boats, BV99359TS and BV99278TS, responded and rescued 12 of the crew and brought them ashore. One crewman sustained serious injuries who was taken ashore to Con Dao for treatment. No reports of damage, injuries or pollution released on the Transformer OL.

Transformer OL

The Vietnam Coast Guard was contacted and launched a search and rescue for the 2 missing crew. The Coast Guard conducted a search over 2 days in worsening weather as waves increased to 7 meters high and winds reaching 45 miles per hour. On September 21, the Coast Guard Ship 2011 found the body of one of the missing crew. The body was recovered and was transported back to shore to authorities and family. No further details reported.

Adolf Jensen

Adolf Jensen

Adolf Jensen

On September 18, the 30 meter long, 70 dwt passenger vessel Adolf Jensen (IMO: 6708575)  ran aground at the mouth of the Tasermiut Fjord near Nanortalik, Greenland. The Adolf Jensen was enroute to Qaqortoq when it struck a reef. The vessel sustained hull damage and water ingress. A distress call was sent out with the Nanortalik fire brigade responding. Using the 27 meter long landing craft, Atitooq (MMSI: 331000149), the fire brigade transfer dewatering pump and pollution containment gear.  Unfortunately, the pumps could not contain the flooding and the vessel sank after five hours later. All crew on the Adolf Jensen were safely evacuated to shore with no reports of injuries.

Atitooq

Authorities deployed floating booms to contain the oil pollution released. Unfortunately, the tides, current and wind made it impossible to contain the oil slick. Authorities don’t have an estimate on how much pollution was released from the Adolf Jensen. The oil slick suggests a fuel tank had ruptured or valves were not sealed before the vessel sank. Reports state the Adolf Jensen had some 20,000 litres of diesel along with 1,000 litres of gasoline on board when it sank.

Authorities have dispatched additional personnel to the scene to assist in cleanup efforts.  The vessel owners have not release a statement on the incident.

 

Ornefjeld

Ornefjeld

Ornefjeld
Photo: nzherald.co.nz

On September 22, the 22 meter long fishing vessel Ornefjeld (MMSI: 512455000) ran aground in the Ōrākei Marina, Auckland, New Zealand. The Ornefjeld arrived at the marina to refuel right before high tide. As the vessel was refueling, the tide went out leaving the fishing vessel aground. The vessel remained stuck at the berth until the next high tide when it was able to free itself. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the Ornefjeld has a large draft which lead to the grounding.