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Saint Nicolas

Saint Nicolas

Photo: lavoixdunord.fr
Photo: lavoixdunord.fr

The 23 meter long fishing vessel Saint Nicolas BL 788028 went aground near Boulogne, France.  The Saint Nicolas had become disabled when its propeller was damaged when the vessel struck a drifting object.  The fishing vessel was taken under tow by another trawler, the Savior de Monde.  As both vessels headed to Boulogne in the heavy seas and strong winds, the towline broke.  The waves quickly pushed the Saint Nicolas ashore.  Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene.  The helicopter was able to winch up the five crew members to safety.  No reports of injuries.

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Maria GO 20

Maria GO 20

Photo: KNRM
Photo: KNRM

The 39 meter long fishing vessel Maria GO 20 went aground near Stellendam, Netherlands. The fishing vessel was coming in from the North Sea to seek shelter from the heavy seas and strong winds when it grounded in the Slijkgat.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Stellendam KNRM lifeboat responded to scene.  The lifeboat’s first attempt to refloat the Maria failed.  The lifeboat waited a few hours until the rising tide and was able to refloat the Maria.  The Maria was later inspected for damage.

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Coast Guard vessel aground

Coast Guard vessel aground

KV_ANDENES

The 105 meter long Coast Guard vessel Andenes went aground onto a reef near Rødbergsodden, Lenvik, Norway.  The Norwegian vessel suffered hull damage with water ingress into the fresh water tank.  No reports of injuries to the 67 people on board.  The Andenes was able to pull herself free and proceeded at reduced speed under her own power.  A rescue vessel and lifeboat was dispatched from Tromsø to escort the Andenes back to port.  No reports of pollution released.  There was a strong wind at the time, but there was no reports stating weather was a factor in the vessel’s grounding.

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