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Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi
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On November 6, Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in Dak Lak province, Vietnam. The typhoon had sustained winds of 92 miles per hour along with heavy rains and waves reaching up to 25 feet. The result was hundred of vessels, mostly smaller coastal fishing boats, were driven ashore or sunk along the coast. Authorities have not disclosed to the total extent of  injuries, damage and pollution released, but there are some details reported from areas impacted by the storm.

Near Vung Chao, there were at least 200 vessels severely damaged either ashore or sunk. Local fishermen report that many vessels were damaged beyond salvage. Many were recovering fishing nets, engines and other equipment. Those fishing vessels only slightly damaged will be hoisted using cranes from the shoreline with the typical repair cost 20 to 30 million dong (VND).

Typhoon Kalmaegi
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In the port of De Gi, there were reports of at least 10 fishing vessels sunk or aground from the storm. Reports state that some vessels were torn away from their anchorage by a large wave and driven up on the rocks.

Typhoon Kalmaegi
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In Quang Ngai province, a passenger vessel was driven ashore.  The vessel was severely damaged as it was driven up onto a seawall.

Kehrheim

Kehrheim

Kehrheim
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On the morning of November 3, the 24 meter long motor vessel Kehrheim sprung a leak in the Baltic Sea while berth at Burgstaaken, Germany. Reports state the Kehrheim had partially sank during the night after the bilge pump had failed. The local fire brigade was called out which brought dewatering pumps to the scene. Fire fighters deployed a boom around the vessel to contain any pollution while 4 dewatering pumps were able to contain the flooding.  After several hours, the Kehrheim was stable and the bilge pump would be repaired.  No reports of injuries.

 

 

Manannan

Manannan

Manannan

On the night of October 26, the 96 meter long catamaran ro-ro passenger ferry Manannan (IMO: 9176072) sustained damage on the Irish Sea. The Manannan departed from Liverpool bound for Douglas, Isle of Man on its final voyage for the season loaded with passengers and vehicles. As the high speed ferry proceeded down the Mersey, there was indications of a rough crossing. Winds were blowing over a force 7 (~35 mph) and the forecast of waves heights of 2.7 meters.  Even with precautions taken and conditions still within operational limits of the Manannan, the rough seas resulted in damaging vehicles on the car deck. Damages to the individual vehicles were not disclosed, but reports state some 40 vehicles sustained some damage. Majority passengers on board suffered sea sickness and some reports of minor injuries.

Manannan
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When the Manannan arrived in Douglas, some passengers were taken by ambulance.  Due to the pounding of the sea, the vehicles on the car deck had dislodged and could not be offloaded immediately.  Passengers would have to wait to the following morning before they could pickup the vehicle and get an assessment on damages.  Reports stated that conditions on the Irish Sea were far beyond the forecasted. No indication that any further inquiries will be taken on the incident.