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Category: Grounding

Sikelela Aground

Sikelela Aground

Sikelela
Photo: NSRI

On August 28, the fishing vessel Sikelela ran aground in St. Francis Bay near St. Francis, South Africa. The vessel had suffered a power blackout while attempting to return to harbour in 5 meter swells and high winds.  The crew was unable to gain control of the Sikelela as the waves drove the vessel ashore.  The eight crewmen escaped the fishing vessel to the shoreline.  A few others were unable to leap ashore and were left hanging onto the vessel as waves crashed over the vessel.  The NSRI lifeboat arrived on scene and rescued three crew.  The NRSI also rescued the  master of the Sikelela. He had suffered injuries after loosing his footing.  The Sikelela continued to be battered into the rocks the following days until  it was smashed into a total loss.  Some oil and fuel was released but was dissipated by the waves.

 

Plutonas

Plutonas

Plutonas
Photo: folkebladet.no

The 43 meter long fishing vessel Plutonas ran aground in the Gisundet, Norway.  The trawler had touch bottom several times before going hard aground outside the fairway.  As the tide receded, the vessel developed a list to port.  No reports of injuries.  The local police proceed to investigate the cause of the grounding.

Lismore

Lismore

Lismore
Photo: themorningbulletin.com.au

The 16 meter long tugboat Lismore went ashore on Fisherman’s Beach on Great Keppel Island, Australia.   The vessel was blown ashore by strong winds onto the beach.  No reports of injuries.  The Lismore was later refloated on the following high tide.  No reports of damage or pollution released.