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Leslie Anne

Leslie Anne

Leslie Anne
Photo: largsandmillportnews.com

On August 21, the 30 meter long cargo/work vessel Leslie Anne (MMSI: 232002848) ran aground in Firth of Clyde in Scotland.  The Leslie Anne was at anchor in Millport Bay off  island of Great Cumbrae when the anchor line parted in strong winds. The vessel was pushed by the wind and was nearly washed ashore. Authorities were alerted and the RNLI lifeboat from Troon and the UK Coastguard rescue team from Cumbrae responded to the scene. No reports of injuries.

Reports state conditions of increased winds may have delayed any salvage of the Leslie Anne. The Leslie Anne had been working on flood prevention construction the island prior to the incident.

Leslie Anne

Hannelore

Hannelore

Hannelore
Photo: pnp.de

On August 16, the 16 meter long towboat Hannelore (MMSI: 211746400) ran aground and sank on the Danube near Passau, Germany. The Hannelore was pushing a dredger when it went aground off the Lindau Oil terminal. The towboat suffered uncontrolled water ingress from a defective valve and partially sank in 2.5 meters of water. The Grubweg fire brigade placed booms around the Hannelore to contain pollution. An attempt to raise the towboat failed and a floating crane will be brought onsite to salvage the vessel. Reports state damage to the Hannelore around 10000 euros.

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.