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Unknown Fishing Vessels Aground

Unknown Fishing Vessels Aground

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Photo: dimsumdaily.hk

On the early morning of November 3, an unnamed fishing vessel ran aground in Praia Grande Bay (Nam Van) on Macau Island near the the Macao-Taipa Bridge. The fishing vessel had allided with the protective barrier of the Macao-Taipa Bridge before running ashore a short distance. Authorities dispatched a vessel which rescued all four crew on board the fishing vessel. Authorities found the vessel had released some oil pollution into the water and deployed oil barriers and absorption pads around the fishing vessel. The fishing vessel did not pose any risk to navigation in the area. No reports of injuries.

Photo: RNLI

On the early morning of November 1, an unnamed fishing vessel ran aground in the Corran narrows of Loch Linnhe along the coast of Ardgour near Corran, Scotland. The fishing vessel had suffered steering issues and ran hard aground on the ebb tide. The Stornoway coastguard requested the RNLI lifeboat out of Oban to assist. The lifeboat arrived on scene and arrange to refloat the fishing vessel on the rising tide. The fishing vessel had suffered some water ingress into its hold requiring a dewatering pump. The lifeboat pulled the fishing vessel free and towed it into deeper water. Reports state the fishing vessel was able to proceed under its own power to Corpach where it would be inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Linde

Linde

Linde

On the morning of November 3, the 90 meter long, 4618 dwt cargo vessel Linde (IMO: 9141352) ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Schafstedt, Germany. The Linde had suffered engine failure and drifted up onto the canal embankment. The cargo vessel remained stuck for about an hour before it was able to restart the engine and free itself.  The Linde then proceeded to Dückerswisch before it continued on to Brunsbüttel. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Spirit of Tasmania V

Spirit of Tasmania V

Spirit of Tasmania V
Photo: helsinkitimes.fi

On the evening of November 1, the 212 meter long, 6,400 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Spirit of Tasmania V (IMO: 9936599) ran aground while under construction in Rauma, Finland.  The Spirit of Tasmania V had been secured with additional lines as severe weather approached.  However, the strong winds pushed the ferry away from the pier and broke its mooring lines. The vessel drifted until it ran up against the opposite embankment.

Reports state two barges and a tugboat were between the Spirit of Tasmania V and the embankment which prevented serious damage.  The ferry will undergo inspection for any damage caused by the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

The Spirit of Tasmania V is expected to be completed at the Rauma shipyards by the middle of 2025.

More about this incident at abc.net.au.