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Nordic Porto

Nordic Porto

Nordic Porto

On the morning of November 16, the 158 meter long, 14230 dwt container ship Nordic Porto (IMO:9448671) allided with southern lock on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany.  The Nordic Porto was headed to Gdynia from Wilhelmshaven when it struck the vertical stabilizer on the southern lock and destroyed several nearby dolphins. Authorities had close the southern lock until the area was clear of debris. There was only slight damage to the Nordic Porto with extensive paint scrapes. There were no injuries and no pollution was released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the southern lock had just reopened when this incident occurred.

 

 

Centurión del Atlántico

Centurión del Atlántico

Centurión del Atlántico
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On the evening of January 20, the 347 meter long fishing factory vessel Centurión del Atlántico (IMO: 8610021) allided  on the Beagle Channel with a concrete dock at Ushuaia, Argentina. The Centurión del Atlántico was approaching at speed when the vessel’s starboard hull slapped against the quay. Authorities reported that there was minimal damage to the vessel and the quay. There were no injuries to the 90 crew onboard the fishing vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Seaspan Harrier

Seaspan Harrier

Seaspan Harrier

On January 15, the 24 meter long, 312 gt tugboat Seaspan Harrier (IMO: 9771121) allided in Vancouver Harbour with a pier at North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The tug was conducting a test maneuver when it struck the pier. The pier sustained some damage while the Seapan Harrier sustained a minor scratch to the hull.  Local authorities have secured the area while engineers complete a survey of the damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.