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Month: September 2024

Kvitsand

Kvitsand

Kvitsand
Photo: NSSR

On September 11, the 110 meter long, 6665 dwt cargo vessel Kvitsand (IMO: 9313797) became disabled on the Nordfjord near Skatestraumen, Norway. the Kvitsand was enroute from Maløy when it suffered main engine failure and power blackout.  The cargo vessel went adrift and nearly ran ashore when the nearby 35 meter long, 489 gt trawler Vestbris (IMO: 9514133) arrived on scene. The Vestbris established a towline and was able to keep the Kvitsand off the rocks.

Kvitsand
Photo: NSSR

An half an hour later, the NSSR rescue boat Simard Buholmen arrived from Maløy and took over the towline from the Vestbris. Later the same day, the crew of the Kvitsand were able to restart the engine. A tug also arrived on scene and escorted the Kvitsand to Florø.  There the cargo vessel had divers inspect the hull for any damage. The following day, the Kvitsand was allowed to proceed on its voyage to Eikefet.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Vestbris

 

Randy and Stephanie

Randy and Stephanie

Randy and Stephanie
Photo: saltwire.com

On September 11, the 40 foot long fishing vessel Randy and Stephanie caught fire in Yarmouth harbour in Nova Scotia, Canada. The fire started in the vessel’s stack where it exits through the wheelhouse. The Randy and Stephanie was taken under tow to a nearby wharf where it was met by Canadian Coast Guard, fire fighters and local authorities. Due to the low tide, the fire fighters had to use portable extinguishers before a hose could be pulled down to put out the blaze. The one crew on board the Randy and Stephanie was evaluated for injuries.  No details reported to the extent of damage caused by the fire.

Randy and Stephanie
Photo: cjls.com

 

Nijmegen Max

Nijmegen Max

Nijmegen Max
Photo: nt.nl

On September 11, the 110 meter long self-propelled container barge Nijmegen Max (MMSI: 244012151) allided with the Willems Bridge on the Nieuwe Maas River in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Nijmegen Max loaded with containers attempted to pass under the bridge when there was a loud bang. Reports state that five upper containers on the vessel had struck the underside of the bridge and followed by falling overboard . The Willems Bridge sustained some minor damage and some damage to its lighting.

The Nijmegen Max proceeded to a mooring at Noordereiland. No reports of injuries. Authorities have dispatched a team to assist in recovering the empty containers. The cause of the allision is under investigation. Reports state the Nijmegen Max may have been overloaded or had misjudged the height of the containers to pass safely under the bridge.