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Pieter van Aris Disabled

October 12, 2011 | Disabled

The trawler Pieter van Aris TX-21 became disabled after a cable snapped on one of the vessel’s boom while fishing in the Wadden Sea, Netherlands.  With the boom and fishing gear in the water, the Pieter van Aris became uncontrollable.  The crew contacted authorities and the KNRM launched a lifeboat from the Harlingen station.  Initial attempts to tow the trawler failed due to the strong currents in the area.  The second attempt was successful.  The crew of the Pieter van Aris cleared the broken gear from the vessel and was able to proceed under its own power.  No reports of injuries.

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Porsøy Aground

October 2, 2011 | Grounding

The 69 meter long, 1259 dwt freighter Porsøy went aground onto the rocks near Braksetholmen, Norway.   The Porsøy was proceeding towards Bø went it struck bottom damaging its bulbous bow and ballast tank.   The bow was deformed and ballast tank ripped open allowing water ingress.  The Porsøy proceeded to Steinesjøen to offload 300 tons of frozen fish to lighten the vessel.   Later, a diver surveyed the extent of the damage.   Authorities have detained the Porsøy until repairs are made.

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Padma River Traffic Jam

September 8, 2011 | Grounding

Five ferries went aground on shoals along the Padma River near Daulatdia Ghat, Bangladesh causing a long traffic jam at Daulatdia.  The ro-ro ferry Shah Jalal was first to become stuck on the shoal.   The ferry Shah Mokhdum also became stuck as it attempted to free the Shah Jalal.   Both vessels were freed later the same day.   The ferry Birshrestha Hamidur was next to become stuck on the shoal .  The Hamidur remained on the shoal for two hours before it was freed.  The ro-ro ferries Shah Poran and Shah Ali had left Daulatdia bound for Paturia when they also became stuck on the shoal.   Rescue vessels were able to free both vessels an hour later.  Authorities have stated that they have begun to remove sand with the help of two dredgers to keep the channel open.   Reports state the ferries require 8 feet of clearance while the area around the shoal is only 7 feet deep.

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