The 205 meter long, 5400 dwt cruise ship Seven Seas Voyager suffered damage in severe storm while sailing between Australia and New Zealand. The passenger ship was struck by a large waves reaching 11 meters in height which broke glass and blew furniture off the balconies. A piece of furniture struck an electrical installation causing a small fire. The crew was able to extinguish the fire quickly. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 5184 dwt freighter Fletum became damaged while en route to Casablanca, Morocco from Antwerp. The freighter’s hull had been punctured below the waterline allowing water ingress causing the vessel to develop a slight list. The vessel headed for the nearest port to make repairs. The Fletum dropped anchor at Portland, England before entering the harbour. Authorities are monitoring the vessel for possible pollution being released as the Fletum was loaded with 4,800 tons of ammonium sulphate in its hold. The Fletum spent a few hours to make repairs and was was set to continue on its voyage. No reports of injuries.
The 194 meter long, 19390 dwt self-unloader bulk carrier Saginaw suffered damage while unloading at Thunder Bay, Canada. The Saginaw’s 75 meter long boom failed and fell onto the terminal where the vessel was docked. The boom wasn’t being used at the time and was moved out over the terminal to allow the crew to access the hatches to load cargo onto the vessel. The boom was damaged, but no details to what extent and the time frame to repair or replace the boom. No one was injured. The Saginaw was completing the last shipment at Thunder Bay for the shipping season and scheduled to unload its cargo at Essar Steel Algoma Inc. in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
