The 80 meter long tanker Awanuia suffered damage during pumping operations with the aground container ship Rena off Tauranga, New Zealand. The Awanuia suffered minor damage to its foc’sle and returned to Tauranga for repairs. No reports of injuries or any pollution being released. Authorities have stated the pumping operations were being halted anyways due to the approaching bad weather.
The 25 meter long fishing vessel Deo Volente ARM-25 suffered damage in the North Sea while off Stellendam, Netherlands. Several large waves crashed into the wheelhouse causing most of the equipment to fail. The Deo Volente’s beacon went off which alerted the KNRM who dispatched a lifeboat to the scene. The lifeboat was able to communicate with the fishing vessel who still had communications and were able to keep the vessel under control. Both vessels returned to Stellendam. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 44 foot fishing vessel St. Kristine suffered damage when it’s mast broke while off the entrance to the Columbia River. The fishing vessel contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter to the scene. The St. Kristine is proceeding to Cape Flattery, Washington with the Coast Guard monitoring. None of the two men on board were injured.
