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Iris I

Iris I

Iris I
Photo: ndr.de

On the afternoon of August 31, the 113.5 meter long, 7670 dwt cargo vessel Iris I (IMO: 9341172) allided in the Jade Bight at Wilhelmshaven, Germany.  The Iris I, loaded with gravel, approached the sea locks at Wilhelmshaven when an operational error was made by the master of the vessel. The error caused an engine failure on the cargo vessel resulting in the bow of the Iris I striking the sea lock.  The sea lock suffered only minor damage, but the bulbous bow of the Iris I was partially crushed.  However, the cargo vessel was able to proceed under its own power to its berth.

Iris I

After the incident, the water police launched an investigation. The Iris I was inspected and the vessel was detained.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Collision off Singapore

Collision off Singapore

Marine Dynamo

On the morning of September 1, the 103 meter long, 8270 dwt bunker tanker Marine Dynamo (IMO: 9956719) collided with the 190 meter long, 56526 dwt bulk carrier Flag Gangos (IMO: 9643908) in the Singapore Strait some 8 kilometers south of Tanah Merah, Singapore. Both ships were stable after the collision.  One crew member on the Marine Dynamo suffered minor injuries and was being treated onboard the tanker.  There were no reports of injuries or pollution released on the Flag Gangos.

Singapore authorities reported there was a light sheen of oil that could be seen around the Marine Dynamo. The master of the tanker reported that a fuel tank above the waterline holding marine gas oil had been damaged by the collision and was the source of the pollution.  Authorities deployed a response team with multiple vessels to aid in the disperse of the oil sheens while drones were used to monitor the situation.  The incident is under investigation by authorities.

 

Collision on the Waal

Collision on the Waal

Septimo
Photo: beuningen.nieuws.nl

On the morning of Aug 29, the 135 meter long self-propelled barge Septimo collided with the 107 meter long self-propelled barge Orfeo (MMSI: 244150430) and barge VHG 99 on the Waal River near Winssen, Netherlands.  The Septimo had departed from Rotterdam with 3,200 tons of rapeseed when it collided head-on with the Orfeo sailing from Schwelgern to Rotterdam. The collision resulted with the barge VHG 99 pushed up onto the bow of the Septimo wedging it on one of Septimo‘s bollards.

Authorities partially closed river traffic on the Waal while efforts were made to separate the barges. After several hours, the bollard was welded off the Septimo and the two barges floated free. Traffic was restored allowing some 85 vessels to continue on their voyage. Reports stated the Septimo was able to proceed to Werkendam where it discharged its cargo to another vessel before proceeding into a shipyard for repairs. The Orfeo was able to proceed on to Rotterdam. No further details provided on the outcome for the barge VHG 99.