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Police Vessel Sunk

November 29, 2011 | Collision, Sank

The Karlsruhe police boat No. 5 collided with the 110 meter long, 1808 dwt barge Chemgas 22 in low visibility on the Rhine River near Rheinstrandbad, Germany. The police boat hull was severely damaged and suffered water ingress. The crewmen on board the police boat were rescued by the 33 meter long tug Hekla which was pushing the barge. The disabled and sinking police boat was towed astern of the tug to shallow water where it paritially sank. None of the three crew were injured and no reported injuries on the tug or barge. Pollution was reported as some diesel fuel was released from the police boat. A crane was brought to the scene to salvage the vessel. No reports if the water police issued a fine for the incident.

Pilot and Container Ship Collide

November 26, 2011 | Collision

The 301 meter long, 78200 dwt container vessel Ever Strong collided with the 25 meter long pilot boat Duhnen on the Elbe Estuary off Cuxhaven, Germany. The Duhnen was attempting to transfer the pilot to the Ever Strong in severe weather with 4 meter waves and wind gusts up to 88 km/hour. The pilot vessel suffered damage to its bow and significant water ingress. The pilot was able to board the Ever Strong while the crew contacted the DGzRS for assistance. The DGzRS dispatched a lifeboat with pumps to the scene. The lifeboat was able to keep the Duhnen afloat and escort it to Cuxhaven where local firefighters had pumps waiting. None of the four crewmen on board the Duhnen were injured. The Ever Strong suffered no damage and continued on to Hamburg. No reports of pollution being released.

Progess LK378

November 22, 2011 | Disabled, Sank

The trawler Progress LK378 sank while fishing for crab in bad weather off South Uist, Scotland. The Progress became disabled when a rope became entangled around the vessel’s propeller. The high winds and rough seas quickly swamped the vessel. The two crew on board sent out a distress call and abandoned ship with just lifejackets. The two men were in the water for 30 minutes when two fishing vessels arrived on scene. The Anita and Ocean Maid rescued one crewman each. Both men arrived safely and were unharmed.

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