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Fastnet

Fastnet

Fastnet
Photo: thesun.ie

On the morning of December 14, the 28 meter long, 345 gt  fishing vessel Fastnet (IMO: 9244465) ran aground in the Dingle Bay near Binn Bán beach outside of outside Cuan an Daingin, County Kerry, Ireland. The Fastnet had departed from Dingle Harbour in poor conditions with heavy seas when it suffered engine failure. The trawler went adrift and sent out a distress call.  Irish Coast Guard responded by dispatching a fixed wing aircraft along with a rescue helicopter while the RNLI launched the 17 meter long lifeboat John and Margaret Doig (MMSI: 232002460)  from the Valentia Island.

The RNLI lifeboat assisted by local boats arrived on scene.  The vessels attempted to connect a towline to the trawler, but were unsuccessful. Before any further attempts to save the Fastnet could be made, the trawler was blown ashore onto the rocks. Unconfirmed reports state the trawler sustained hull damage and potentially to the fuel tanks.

A rescue helicopter would later safely hoist all 14 crew off the Fastnet.  The crew were taken ashore and were evaluated for injuries by emergency personnel. Authorities have initiated an environmental response plan to the incident. Salvage teams have been engaged to mitigate diesel fuel released. The extent of damage and the amount of pollution released has not been disclosed.

Ventumar

Ventumar

Ventumar

 

On December 12, the 21 meter long fishing vessel Ventumar (MMSI: 224167590) became disabled in the Balearic Sea approximately 8 nautical miles east of Valencia, Spain.  The Ventumar had its propeller entangled in a net.  The vessel requested assistance with the Salvamento Maritimó responding. The Salvamento Maritimó dispatched the 20 meter long lifeboat Salvamar Pollux (MMSI: 224019770) which took the Ventumar under tow back to the port of Valencia. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Salvamar Pollux

Regina Fluminium 2

Regina Fluminium 2

Regina Fluminium 2
Photo: gelderlander.nl

On the evening of December 7, the 44 meter long ro-ro passenger cable ferry Regina Fluminium 2 (MMSI: 244830776) became disabled on the Nederrijn River near Eck en Wiel, Netherlands.  The Regina Fluminium 2 had been dislodged when an inland vessel allided with the ferry’s cables.  Damage to the cables caused the ferry to be rudderless.  Authorities were alerted and assisted getting the ferry moored to the Amerongen side of the river.  There the few vehicles and passengers were disembarked.  No reports of injuries.

Reports state the ferry was taken out of service while the cables could be repaired. There was no damage to the ferry and no pollution was released. The name of the inland vessel which struck the cables was not disclosed.