The 59 meter long general cargo vessel partially sank in the Marmara Sea near Balıkesir’in, Turkey. The Pasha had run aground on September 12, 2013 after suffering a severe list after its cargo shifted whileen route to Lebanon from Turkey. The grounded Pasha was blown completed over by the strong storm winds and battered until it partially broke-up. No reports of injuries.
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On January 29, a storm struck northern Norway resulting in some unexpected damage. The 16 meter long fishing vessel Toskjær sank at the dock in Tømmervika. The 25 meter long fishing vessel Vest Cut sank off Vesterålen. Two additional vessels sank at the wharf at Kvæøya. Weather reports had predicted bad weather, but the storm gusts were much stronger than anticipated. Witnesses stated after the winds had calmed, one vessel sank completely while the other only had the top of the wheelhouse was only visible. Authorities reported later that diesel fuel had leaked from the Toskjær. The Toskjær had 2.5 tons of diesel on board when it sank. Booms have been placed around the sunken vessel to contain any further pollution released. No reports of injuries.
On January 16, the 98 foot long, 368 gt tugboat JMS Delta capsized and sank on the Yangtze River off Taizhou City, Jiangsu, China. The tugboat was undergoing sea trials and had just completed a test of the main engine when it suddenly lost stability. Water quickly flooded the vessel as it capsized. A search and rescue mission search the scene, but was impeded by the swift currents and low temperatures. Only 3 of the 25 persons on board were rescued. One survived by holding onto a hydraulic pump when the tug capsized. Authorities were able to raise the tugboat two days later. Authorities stated the vessel had be undergoing trials without notifying and reporting the condition of the tugboat. Reports have listed the vessel as both the JMS Delta and as the Wanshenzhou 67.
