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White Line

White Line

White Line
Photo: canakkalegundem.net

On the afternoon of January 3, the 75 meter long, 2052 dwt cargo vessel White Line (IMO: 8420713) ran aground in the Sea of Marmara off Martaş, Tekirdağ, Turkey. The White Line had departed from Libya in ballast bound for Tekirdağ when it went ashore near Martaş. The cargo vessel was attempting to dock at the port of Martaş when unusually strong southerly winds caused the cargo vessel to be blown up on the beach.

The Coastal Safety Directorate and Coast Guard were alerted and dispatched a response team to the scene. Finding conditions unfavorable, authorities determined that any refloating attempts would have to wait until better weather. No reports of injuries to the 9 crew members on board. Divers attempted to conduct an inspection the following day, but were unable to do a proper assessment due to the high waves.

Reports state the White Line had a recent history of deficiencies. The cargo vessel was detained multiple times in 2025 for structural issues and safety equipment not up to requirements.

 

Chant du Loup

Chant du Loup

Chant du Loup
Photo: lemarin.ouest-france.fr

On the afternoon of January 1, the fishing vessel Chant du Loup went aground in the English Channel just outside the harbor of Dieppe, France.  The Chant du Loup had contacted the Gris-Nez Regional Operational Surveillance and Rescue Center (CROSS) that the fishing vessel had become disabled. The vessel’s propeller had been entangled with a net and was unable to maneuver. 

The SNSM dispatched the 18 meter long lifeboat SNS 080 (MMSI: 227002990) to assist.  While the lifeboat was headed to the Chant du Loup, a nearby fishing vessel came to their aid. The fishing vessel attached a towline and proceeded back to Dieppe. Approximately 15 kilometers off Dieppe, the towline parted and the Chant du Loup went adrift. The lifeboat was on scene and took over the tow of the Chant du Loup. 

By evening, the lifeboat and the Chant du Loup had reached the entrance to the Dieppe when the towline parted again. Before another towline could be attached, the fishing vessel was driven onto the breakwater. The fishing vessel suffered hull damage and water ingress, but the area was to hazardous for other vessels to approach. The French Navy deployed a Dauphin helicopter which evacuated all 5 crew members off the Chant du Loup. Reports state the crew were given medical care once back on shore.

Reports state the Chant du Loup had partially sunk by the stern. The salvage of the vessel is now under the Seine-Maritime Maritime and Coastal Delegation.

 

Two Aground at Hualien

Two Aground at Hualien

CSE Prosperity Express
Photo: ltn.com.tw

On the morning of January 1, the 168 meter long, 28440 dwt bulk carrier CSE Prosperity Express (IMO: 9345647) ran aground in the Philippine Sea near Hualien, Taiwan. The CSE Prosperity Express had been at the Thathong anchorage when it received notification to proceed to enter the port of Hualien. The bulk carrier was waiting for a pilot to come onboard to guide the vessel into port when it suffered main engine failure. Weather conditions were poor with a strong northeasterly winds and heavy seas which caused the CSE Prosperity Express to drift towards shore.

Taiwan authorities were alerted and dispatched the 35 meter long tugboat Taigang 13205 (MMSI: 416001709) to assist.  As the towing line was being established between the tug and bulk carrier, the Taigang 13205 became entangled in the line. The tug lost propulsion and was driven ashore on a rocky beach in Huaren Beach in Beikou, Hualien, Taiwan. Authorities determined it was unsafe to do a rescue by sea and requested a helicopter to rescue the 5 crew on the tug. The helicopter would arrive on scene and airlift all the tug’s crew to safety. One crew on the tug sustained a head injury and taken to hospital for treatment. The Taigang 13205 crew were able to close the fuel tank valves in the hope to contain any diesel fuel pollution from being released.

CSE Prosperity Express
Photo: ctee.com.tw

With the tugboat ashore, there was no vessel’s to assist the disabled CSE Prosperity Express. The bulk carrier continued to drift toward the shore when it grounded a short distance off the beach near the grounded Taigang 13205. The 17 crew on the bulk carrier were reported not to be in danger and there no reports of injuries.

Reports state that authorities have requested additional pollution containment supplies including oil booms and absorbent pads. A salvage tug was later requested would arrive on scene the next day. Salvagers are looking at ways to pull the bulk carrier free with the difficult conditions and limiting risk of pollution.