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Ardentia Lagoa

Ardentia Lagoa

Ardentia Lagoa
Photo: Salvamento Maritimó

On the early morning of March 2, the 16 meter long workboat Ardentia Lagoa (MMSI: 224053260) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean off the Canary Islands. The vessel alerted authorities it had lost power and required assistance. Authorities from Las Palmas dispatched the 21 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Nunki (MMSI: 224049950) which was able to take the Ardentia Lagoa under tow.  The vessels proceeded safely back to port at Las Palmas. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Oyster

Oyster

Oyster
Photo: KEGM

On the early morning hours of February 27, the 136 meter long, 9503 container ship Oyster (IMO: 9418884) became disabled on the Bosporus near Kandilli, Turkey. The Oyster was heading to Novorossiysk from Ambarli when it suffered engine failure.  Unable to restart the engines, the vessel alerted authorities and requested assistance. The KEGM dispatched the tugs Kurtarma 7 (IMO: 9598608) and Kurtarma 12 (IMO: 9854404) which took the container ship under tow. The vessels then proceeded to Büyükdere where the Oyster dropped anchor.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Birgit G

Birgit G

Birgit G

On the evening of February 21, the 88 meter long, 1460 dwt cargo vessel Birgit G (IMO: 9536064) became disabled on the North Sea off Westerhever, Germany. The vessel had suffered engine problems and dropped anchor to undergo repairs.  After completing repairs, the crew requested the DGzRS to escort the cargo vessel to Büsum in case of another engine breakdown. The DGzRS deployed the search and rescue vessel Theodor Storm out of Büsum and proceeded to escort the Birgit G to port.  Around 3:30 a.m. on February 22, the vessels were just 5.4 nautical miles off Büsum when the Birgit G main engine failed.  The Birgit G was able to drop it’s anchor again. Later the Theodor Storm proceeded to transport technicians and inspectors to the Birgit G to assist in repairs.  Reports state a tug towed the Birgit G into port the next day.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Theodor Storm
Photo: DGzRS