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Month: November 2024

Virginia Wave

Virginia Wave

Virginia Wave
Photo: wpri.com / uscg

On the early morning of November 18, the 24 meter long, 168 gt fishing vessel Virginia Wave (MMSI: 367696380) ran aground in Narragansett Bay south of Jamestown, Rhode Island. The vessel stranded during low tide and alerted authorities. The vessel remained aground until about 9 a.m. when it was able to refloat itself on the rising tide.  No reports of injuries.

The United States Coast Guard reports the Virginia Wave released some diesel fuel into the water.  The incident is under investigation.

Andreas Kalvos

Andreas Kalvos

Andreas Kalvos
Photo: kefaloniafocus.com

On the morning of November 17, the 99 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Andreas Kalvos (IMO: 8500484) allided with the quay in Sami, Kefalonia, Greece. The Andreas Kalvos was loaded with 157 passengers, 33 crew and 38 vehicles when it struck the quay while mooring. The starboard side of the stern sustained some hull damage during the incident. All passengers disembarked and there were no reports of injuries.

Authorities detained the Andreas Kalvos from its scheduled sailing to Patras until the damage could be repaired and the vessel given a certificate of seaworthiness. No reports if any pollution was released during the incident.

Capt Nature

Capt Nature

Capt Nature
Photo: KEGM

On November 16, the 289 meter long, 172247 dwt bulk carrier Capt Nature (IMO: 9181118) became disabled in the Dardanelles Strait off Gallipoli, Turkey. The Capt Nature while en route to Port Said suffered engine failure and went adrift. Unable to restart the engine, the Capt Nature contacted authorities at Çanakkale. Authorities dispatched the tugs Kurtarma-3, Kurtarma-4 and Kurtarma-13 to take the bulk carrier under tow. The vessels proceeded to anchorage off Karanlık Liman.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.