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Nordstjernen

Nordstjernen

Nordstjernen
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On the evening of August 19, the 80 meter long passenger ship Nordstjernen (IMO: 5255777) ran aground on the Warnow River at Warnemünde, Germany.  The Nordstjernen had been reversing out of its berth in Warnemünde when it suffered a mechanical malfunction. The passenger ship’s engine failed to respond to move forward and crashed into the embankment on the opposite side of the river and went aground. The crew was able to resolve the malfunction and proceeded under its own power back to is berth Warnemünde.

Nordstjernen
Photo: ostsee-zeitung.de

Authorities detained the Nordstjernen from further sailings and launched an investigation into the incident.  The tug Fairplay 55 (IMO: 9021124) took the Nordstjernen under tow to Rostock where it was inspected for damage and a technical safety survey before the vessel can continue on its voyage.  Initial reports state the malfunction was caused by the pneumatic control of the controllable-pitch propeller. No reports of injuries to 31 passengers on board  or pollution released.

BD98470TS

BD98470TS

BD98470TS
Photo: sggp.org.vn

On the morning of August 14, the 18.2 meter long fishing vessel BD98570TS ran aground in the South China Sea 1 nautical mile off the coast of Xom Cat Village, Vietnam. The tuna fishing vessel had struck a reef resulting in uncontrolled water ingress. The BD98470TS partially sank. There were no injuries to the 5 crew on board.

The fishing vessel requested assistance with the Vietnam authorities dispatching a border patrol vessel to the scene.  The patrol vessel was able to locate the BD98570TS  and rescue all crew members.  Authorities were able to help dewater the fishing vessel and pull the vessel off the reef.  Reports state the BD98470TS was taken under tow back to Quy Nhon port for repairs.

Federal Yamaska

Federal Yamaska

Federal Yamaska
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On the morning of August 12, the 180 meter long, 37144 dwt bulk carrier Federal Yamaska (IMO: 9609665) ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Verchères, Quebec. The Federal Yamaska departed from Trois Rivières bound for Montreal with a cargo of sugar when it suffered engine failure and lost power. The bulk carrier drift out of the navigation channel and stranded. The Canadian Coast Guard reports there has been no injuries and no pollution released.

Authorities have stated the vessel owner is to provide a salvage plan to refloat the Federal Yamaska. There was no indication that the bulk carrier would be refloated in the next few days. Reports do state the Federal Yamaska partially rests in the navigation channel, but the vessel is not blocking traffic.

Some reports have speculated the grounding was due to the low water levels being at the lowest in 15 years. However, the Canadian Coast Guard has stated that water levels had no part in this incident.