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Calima

Calima

Calima
Photo: forum-schiff.de

On the morning of February 9, the 31 meter long, 95 dwt crew boat Calima (IMO: 9684316) became disabled on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The vessel had entered the southern lock when it suffered an oil leak. The vessel remained stuck in the lock chamber for several hours until the tugs Sönke (IMO: 9892705) and Fairplay XV (IMO:9681091) took the Calima under tow. The tugs took the crew boat to a nearby mooring where it went under repairs.  Reports state the vessel was repaired and proceed on the following day.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Isfjord

Isfjord

Isfjord
Photo: NSSR

On February 5, the 103 meter long, 6535 dwt tanker Isfjord (IMO: 9190200) became disabled in the Vestfjorden near Svolvær, Norway. The tanker in ballast had gone adrift after it suffered engine failure and requested assistance.  The NSSR deployed search and rescue vessels the 22 meter long  Hans Herman Horn (MMSI: 257035360) and 15 meter long Sundt Flyer (MMSI: 259192000) to assist. The two NSSR vessels arrived on site took the tanker under tow.  Reports state the Isfjord was towed into Svolvær safely.  No reports or injuries or pollution released.

Putri Papua

Putri Papua

Putri Papua
Photo: liveabroad.com

On the morning of February 4, the 53 meter long phinisi sailing vessel Putri Papua (MMSI: 525003530) sank  in the Pacific Ocean 12 miles off the coast of Sorong, West Papua, Indonesia. The Putri Papua had suffered engine failure and alerted authorities via WhatsApp of the damage to the vessel. Before Indonesian authorities could reach the vessel, all 17 crew and passengers had evacuated to a life raft. The Putri Papua would sink a short time later.  Two crew were injured during the incident and taken to hospital for treatment.

The cause of the water ingress was not disclosed. Indonesian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.