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Author: Paul Hancock

Havfjord

Havfjord

Havfjord
Photo: bt.no

On the evening of September 27, the 36 meter long, 499 gt fishing vessel Havfjord (IMO: 9897860) caught fire in the North Sea near Bergen, Norway. Authorities received a distress call that the vessel was ablaze and in danger. The vessel reported the five person crew on board were unable to extinguish the blaze and were abandoning ship into the vessel’s life raft. Helicopters from the nearby oil platforms along with patrol vessels launched a search and rescue for the crew. Within an hour, a helicopter found the five crew and was able to lift them to safety.  Two crew had sustained smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital for treatment.

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Multiple vessels found the burning Havfjord still afloat. Attempts to extinguish the blaze were unsuccessful as the fire consumed the superstructure.  Reports state the fire was finally extinguished but flared up again the next day. The owner of the Havfjord states the vessel is a total loss. The Havfjord was built in 2022 at Karstensen Shipyard.

 

Gotland

Gotland

Gotland
Photo: RNLI/Brian McGlennon

On October 7, the 85 meter long, 3577 dwt cargo vessel Gotland (IMO: 9411824) ran aground in the Kylerhea near the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The Gotland was en route to Belfast from Wolgast when it nearly ran ashore.  The Coastguard was alerted and RNLI lifeboats from Kyle and Portree responded. The lifeboats found the Gotland hard aground but in stable condition. A tug was requested and was on standby until the cargo vessel was refloated on the next high tide. The vessels proceeded to Glenelg Bay where the Gotland anchored.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The cause of the grounding was not reported.

Allision in Hachinoche

Allision in Hachinoche

Ji Zhe 7
Photo: aba-net.com

On the afternoon of October 9, the 5274 dwt cargo vessel Ji Zhe 7 (IMO: 8359134) allided with the 185 meter long, 38,477 dwt cargo vessel Mimitsu (IMO: 9527958) in the harbour at Hachinohe, Japan. The Ji Zhe 7 was departing from its berth when strong winds pushed the vessel into the berthed Mimitsu.  There were no injuries or pollution released on either vessel.  Reports did not include any details if either vessel sustained hull damage.

The Hachinohe Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. See video report on the incident.