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Helsinki Bridge

December 6, 2017 | Allision
Helsinki Bridge
Photo: wcvb.com

The 335 meter long, 96980 dwt container ship Helsinki Bridge allided with a quay at the Paul W. Conley Container Terminal in Boston, Massachusetts. The Helsinki Bridge was berthed at the terminal when strong winds caused all 12 mooring lines to snap. The container ship drifted free striking the pier and one of the terminal’s cranes. Damage to the Helsinki Bridge was minimal, but the pier sustained some damage.

The Coast Guard along with local authorities responded to the scene. Two tugboats and a pilot boat escorted the Helsinki Bridge to Broad Sound where the boxship dropped anchor. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Helena Cora

September 13, 2017 | Grounding
Helena Cora
Photo: knrm

On September 12, the 73 meter long self-propelled barge Helena Cora ran aground near the locks at Ritthem, Netherlands. The Helena Cora was en route to Antwerp with a cargo of aluminum blocks. After it passed through the locks, the barge developed a sharp list to starboard.  Fearing the Helena Cora would capsize or sink, the vessel’s master alerted the authorities and drove the barge onto a sandbank. KNRM lifeboats, tugboats and a pilot boat were dispatched to the scene. The pilot boat was able to safely transfer 3 persons off the Helena Cora. Assisted by the tugs and lifeboats, the Helena Cora was able to right itself.  Tugs later pulled the Helena Cora free on the rising tide. No reports of injuries.

Hai Duong 09

September 7, 2017 | Allision, Capsize
Hai Duong 09
Photo: thehindu.com

The 111 meter long, 10959 dwt cargo vessel Hai Duong 09 capsized while in port at Visakhapatnam, India. The Hai Duong 09 had emptied its ballast tanks and dock workers had begun the loading a cargo of iron billets.  After some 1200 metric tons of cargo had been loaded, the cargo shifted to starboard and developed a heavy list. The vessel struck the quay and partially capsized at the berth. Six of the 26 dock workers on board were injured during the incident. Reports state the cargo had been improperly loaded and not secured which resulted in the capsizing. Port authorities have stated that the cargo will be removed and the Hai Duong 09 will be righted. No details on damage to the quay or vessel and if any pollution was released in the incident.

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