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Elisabeth WR20

October 24, 2014 | Grounding
Elisabeth WR20
Photo: KNRM

The 23 meter long fishing vessel Elisabeth ran aground in the North Sea near Den Oever, Netherlands.  The crew found the fishing vessel had stranded on a sand bank and requested assistance. The Callanstoog KNRM dispatched their lifeboat to the scene.  However, the starboard engine failed on the Callanstoog lifeboat.  The lifeboat from Den Helder was nearby and was able to respond to the scene.  The Den Helder lifeboat found the rough seas and the fishing boat’s gear prevented the lifeboat from providing assistance.  The lifeboat stood by to monitor the situation. Fortunately, the the Elisabeth was able to refloat itself with the rising tide .  No reports of injuries to the 2 crew on the Elisabeth, damage or pollution released.

Europalink

September 21, 2014 | Grounding

europalink

The 214 meter long passenger ro-ro ferry Europalink ran aground off the islet Peristeres near Corfu, Greece. The passenger ship ran onto the rocks and sustained hull damaged. The vessel turned around and returned to Kerkyra aided by two tugs. In port, divers inspected the hull and found the vessel had suffered several cracks along its starboard hull.  No reports of injuries to the 692 passengers and 70 crew on board.  Passengers disembarked and were given other travel arrangements. The Europalink was detained by authorities until repairs could be completed.

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Elbe Canal Collision

September 10, 2014 | Collision, Pollution, Sank
Hanna / Weser
Photo: ndr.de

The 67 meter long self-propelled barge Hanna collided with the 82 meter long self-propelled barge Weser on the Elbe-Side Canal near Bad Bevensen, Germany.  The Weser loaded with 1300 tons of wheat struck head-on with the coal laden Hanna. The Hanna sustained bow damage with a 1.5 meter long hole.  The Hanna was unable to control the flooding and the bow submerged, but the entire vessel was in no danger of sinking. The Weser also sustained damage to its bow with a hole above the waterline.  No reports of injuries. The fire brigade at Bad Bevensen responded to the scene.  They placed booms around the vessels as some small amount of oil was released.


Reports state a dredger was requested to help refloat the Hanna.  Some 800 tons of coal will have to be lightered before the bow can be pumped-out.  The Hanna is to be towed to a nearby berth 1.5 kilometers away so a temporary patch can be completed before the Hanna proceeds on to a shipyard.

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