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Month: September 2025

Amici

Amici

Amici
Photo: rtvutrecht.nl

Around noon on September 25, the 85 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Amici (MMSI: 211511880) sprung a leak on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal near Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands. Authorities were alerted that the Amici, loaded with a cargo of manure, was taking on water. The local fire brigade was called out and found the vessel had sprung a leak. Aided by the self-propelled barge Salve (MMSI: 244670076) which help stabilize the Amici, fire fighters attempted to help seal the leak.

Amici
Photo: gelderlander.nl

Reports state the master of the Amici was not on board the vessel during the incident, but he was notified and proceeded to the vessel.  The cause of the leak was not disclosed, but news accounts stated the vessel had suffered prior leaks in the past. No reports of injuries.

Jobhenz

Jobhenz

Jobhenz
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On the morning of September 22, the fishing vessel Jobhenz sank in the Philippine Sea off Santa Ana, Cagayan, Philippines. The fishing vessel had sought shelter off the coast from the strong winds and heavy seas caused by Typhoon Ragasa when it capsized by the strong winds. The hull completely overturned trapping inside some of the 13 crew on board.  Authorities were alerted by the vessel’s owner who was unable to contact the fishing vessel during the early afternoon.

The Philippine Coast Guard launched a search and rescue operation to search the last known location of the Jobhenz. The Coast Guard would find the overturn hull of the Jobhenz along with reports that 4 of the 13 crew had swam over to another nearby fishing vessel who rescued the crew from the sea. The Coast Guard would later cut open the hull and discovered 2 additional survivors who were taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Jobhenz
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

Divers would continue to search around and inside the vessel over the next 2 days. Authorities were unable to find any additional survivors, but would be able to recover the bodies of the remaining 7 missing crew members. Survivors told authorities the vessel was struck by successive waves that caused the Jobhenz to lose stability and roll over.  No further details reported.

Kvernes

Kvernes

Kvernes
Photo: morenytt.no

On the afternoon of September 22, the 52 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Kvernes (IMO: 7618832)  allided on the Hjørundfjorden at Sæbø, Norway. The Kvernes was completing its regular route between Leknes and Sæbø when the ferry struck the quay at  Sæbø. Reports state the vessel struck head-on into the quay at speed. One crew member sustained injuries during the incident. The Kvernes sustained undisclosed amount of damage and was taken out of service. Reports state the ferry resumed service by the following day. No further details reported