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CMA CGM Niagara

CMA CGM Niagara

CMA CGM Niagara
Photo: voi.id

On the night of December 25, the 300 meter long, 110525 dwt container ship CMA CGM Niagara (IMO: 9722675) collided with the barge Harbour Jupiter in the Strait of Malacca. The Harbour Jupiter loaded with containers was being towed by the 26 meter long tugboat Harbour Dragon (MMSI: 533132961) to Sibu, Malaysi when the CMA CGM Niagara approached. The container ship had lost control and veered towards the barge.  The ship struck the port side of the barge resulting in some structural damage to the Harbour Jupiter. There were no reports of injuries to the 25 crew on the CMA CGM Niagara or to the 10 crew on the Harbour Jupiter.

Authorities responded to the scene and conducted a technical inspection on the vessels and have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

 

 

Kattegat Sea Collision

Kattegat Sea Collision

Noren
Photo: sjofartstidningen.se

On the afternoon of December 10, the 90 meter long, 5211 dwt cargo vessel Noren (IMO: 9968255) collided with the 20 meter long fishing vessel Obsala in the Kattegat Sea northwest of the island of Nidingen, Sweden. The Noren was headed to Hargshamn from Shoreham when it collided with the Obsala. Swedish authorities were alerted and deployed multiple Coast Guard patrol boats along with a helicopter from Gothenburg.  The 12 meter long SSRS lifeboat Josephine (MMSI: 265001100) was also dispatched to assist. Rescuers found both vessels had only sustained slight damage and neither were in danger. The Obsala did suffered problems with its engine and fishing gear requiring the vessel to be towed to a shipyard for repairs. There were no reports of injuries on either vessel.

SSRS Josephine
Photo: SSRS

Authorities launched an investigation into the incident. The Coast Guard tested crew for alcohol which return negative results. After the preliminary investigation had been completed, the Swedish Coast Guard issued a fine to the master of the Noren for negligence. Reports state the fine was paid immediately and the vessel proceeded on its voyage to its destination.

 

Collision off Patseom Island

Collision off Patseom Island

Collision off Patseom Island
Photo: kukinews.com

On the morning of December 2, a 15 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) collided with a 5 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) in the Sea of Japan some 0.5 nautical miles southeast of Patseom Island, Namhae-gun, South Korea. Reports state the the 15 ton vessel had departed from Mizonam en route to Shinsu when it failed to spot the smaller fishing vessel. The South Korean Coast Guard was alerted and dispatched a patrol vessel to the scene. The Coast Guard would take 2 of the 7 persons off the 5 ton vessel as they had sustained chest and shoulder pain. Both were transported to the port of Mijo where they were taken by ambulance to hospital.  The were no reports of injuries among the 5 crew on the 15 ton fishing vessel.

Both vessels were able to proceed under their own power back to port.  Authorities had both masters of the fishing vessel tested for alcohol which returned negative results. The incident is under investigation.  The extent of damage caused by the collision was not disclosed.