The 448 gt trawler VLI-7 Eben Haezer became disabled while off Westpit, Netherlands. The trawler had suffered engine problems and contacted the KNRM who launched a lifeboat to the scene. Another fishing vessel attempted to connect a towline to the Eben Haezer, but the heavy swell made the process too difficult. The lifeboat was able to connect the towline and towed the Eben Haezer into port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
The 264 meter long, 51000 dwt container vessel CMA CGM Jamaica collided with the 89 meter long, 3280 dwt tanker Koesterberg on the Elbe River near Hamburg, Germany. Both vessels were proceeding in a heavy fog when the Jamaica struck the port side of the Koesterberg’s hull. The tanker suffered a 20 to 30 centimeter hole allowing water ingress into the ballast tanks causing the vessel to develop a slight list. No major damage to the CMA CGM Jamaica was reported. Both vessels were able to continue to a quay under their own power. The tanker will pump out its cargo of fuel to another vessel to allow repair work. No report of injuries or pollution being released. An investigation into the incident is being conducted.
The 50 foot fishing vessel Elizabeth Ann suffered a fire in it’s engine room while off Gloucester, Massachusetts. The crew contacted the Coast Guard that the vessel was on fire, but soon were forced from the wheelhouse due to the thick black smoke. This cutoff the two man crew from the fire extinguishers and communication gear. Two nearby vessels heard the distress call responded to the scene. Using the fire extinguishers from these vessels, the crew of the Elizabeth Ann were able to contain the fire until the Coast Guard 47 foot lifeboat reached the scene. The fire was later extinguished and the Elizabeth Ann was taken under tow back to Gloucester. No reports of injuries.
