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Author: Paul Hancock

Gjemnes

Gjemnes

Gjemnes
Photo: NSSR

On the afternoon of February 28, the 64 meter long, 336 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Gjemnes (IMO: 7814333) ran aground in the Holmestrandsfjorden at Hakan, Norway. The ferry had run up on the rocks off the breakwater and was quickly freed by the crew boat Hørtte (MMSI: 257054700).  The Gjemnes proceeded to the terminal where all passengers and vehicles were unloaded. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The NSSR conducted an inspection of the hull and found the ferry was undamaged.  The Gjemnes went back into service the next day.

 

Vestvind

Vestvind

Vestvind

On the evening of March 2, the 130 meter long, 10238 dwt heavy lift vessel Vestvind (IMO: 9750579) allided in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Vestvind was en route to Nakskov from Portsmouth when it entered the south lock at Brunsbüttel.  There the vessel struck the lock wall and and sustained minor damage. Two tugs were dispatched and towed the Vestvind out of the lock to Marinedalben Süd. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state the Vestvind was allow to proceed on its voyage the next day.

Ardentia Lagoa

Ardentia Lagoa

Ardentia Lagoa
Photo: Salvamento Maritimó

On the early morning of March 2, the 16 meter long workboat Ardentia Lagoa (MMSI: 224053260) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean off the Canary Islands. The vessel alerted authorities it had lost power and required assistance. Authorities from Las Palmas dispatched the 21 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Nunki (MMSI: 224049950) which was able to take the Ardentia Lagoa under tow.  The vessels proceeded safely back to port at Las Palmas. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.