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Second Chance

Second Chance

FV Second Chance
Photo: kiitv.com

On July 31, the 21 meter long fishing vessel Second Chance ran aground in the Gulf of Mexico off Port Aransas, Texas.  The shrimp boat had suffered engine problems and became disabled. The Second Chance went adrift and eventually went ashore on the beach.  The United States Coast Guard dispatched a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter to the scene. The helicopter was able to pull off all three crew on board the Second Chance along with the two dogs onboard. No reports of injuries.

Authorities dispatched a response team to monitor the shrimp boat. They report there was no signs of any pollution released. Authorities have requested the vessel owner to salvage the vessel as soon as possible.

 

Alfa Nero

Alfa Nero

Alfa Nero
Photo: omroepbrabant.nl

The 85 meter long, self-propelled container barge Alfa Nero (MMSI: 244700592) allided with the bridge over the Empel lock on the Máxima Canal at Empelsedijk, Netherlands. The Alfa Nero was attempting to pass under the bridge when its wheelhouse smashed into the bridge. The wheelhouse was severely damaged, but no reports of injuries or pollution released.

No further details reported on the bridge condition.

 

Brothers Way

Brothers Way

Brothers Way
Photo: forum-schiff.de

On July 25, the 105 meter long, 5419 dwt container ship Brothers Way (IMO: 8411621) became disabled while crossing the Bosporus off Anadolu Kavağı, Turkey.  The Brothers Way was en route to Tripoli from Novorossyisk when it suffered engine failure and power black out.  Authorities dispatched the tug Kurtarma to the scene. The tug took the Brothers Way under tow to an anchorage off Büyükdere.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Brothers Way