The 110 meter long, 5917 dwt freighter Emsbroker became disabled after suffered engine failure in bad weather in the North Sea. The vessel’s crew discovered a problem with its fuel line and requested assistance. The tug Pegasus is proceeding to the scene and will take the Emsbroker under tow. The freighter was en route to Rotterdam from Immingham. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The cargo / passenger vessel Ever Transport III went aground and sank off Dumaguete City, Philippines. The Ever Transport III was off Dumaguete when it was battered by high winds and large waves from tropical storm “Sendong”. The vessel dropped anchor waiting until the vessel could safely dock, but the anchors failed to hold and the Ever Transport III went aground. Rescuers were able to secure a rope to the vessel and bring all 32 passengers and crew safely ashore. The Ever Transport III later sank. No reports of injuries. No vessel details were reported.
The 136 meter long, 9335 dwt container ship Encounter suffered multiple problems over an 48 hour period. On December 11, the Encounter had suffered engine problems while off the coast of the Isle of Man. The vessel was able to continue its voyage and proceeded to Greenock, Scotland. On December 12, the containership was leaving Greenock terminal when it struck a sandbar just before low tide. The Encounter remained aground until next high tide when two tugs were able to refloat the vessel. No reports of injuries to the 12 crew on board and no pollution was released.
