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Koegelwieck

Koegelwieck

The 36 meter long, 70 dwt catamaran passenger ferry Koegelwieck ran aground in the Wadden Sea near Terschelling, Netherlands. The ferry was en route to Harlingen with 82 passengers and 5 crew when it veered out of the fairway.  Three tugs were dispatched along with a KNRM lifeboat from West-Terschelling to the scene. The tugs were able to free the Koegelwieck which proceeded under its own power to Harlingen.  There the ferry was inspected for damage.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Ou Ya Leng No. 6

Ou Ya Leng No. 6

Ou Ya Leng No. 6
Photo: uscg

On January 2, the 308 foot long fishing carrier Ou Ya Leng No. 6 ran aground in the Marshall Islands on Taka Atoll. United States Coast Guard dispatched an aircraft to scene and found the crew was safe and no signs of pollution. Two fishing vessels were en route to help unload cargo from the Ou Ya Leng No. 6.

Reports state no injuries to the 24 crew. The incident is under investigation.

Nina Otaki

Nina Otaki

Nina Otaki
Photo: ptleader.com

On December 20, the 80 foot long, 63 ton schooner Nina Otaki ran aground in Discovery Bay on Beckett Point, Washington. The schooner had been at anchor when it was blown ashore by strong winds and driven up onto the rocky beach. No reports of injuries. The Coast Guard responded and dispatched a team to remove fuel off the vessel.  Reports state the vessel was still aground several days after the incident.

Nina Otaki
Photo: ptleader.com

The Nina Otaki had run aground before off Point Wilson Lighthouse in 2017.  The vessel remained on the beach for several days before it was refloated. The vessel is unique as it’s hull is made of iron-reinforced concrete.

January 15 Update

The schooner remains aground on the beach. Reports state there is some uncertainty if the Nina Otaki will be pulled off the beach or not. The current owner has not arranged salvage. The vessel may be removed off the beach by order of the Washington DNR.