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Ocean Freja

Ocean Freja

Ocean Freja
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On February 21, the 21 meter long, 145 gt fishing vessel Ocean Freja became disabled in the North Sea off Thyborøn, Denmark.  The Ocean Freja had lost power after an engine failure and gone adrift 30 miles off shore. The crew requested assistance with the lifeboat Martha Lerche responding.  Large waves caused by the stormy conditions made connecting the towline difficult, but the Martha Lerche was able to take the Ocean Freja under tow. The two vessels arrived safely in Thyborøn. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Kyuei Maru No. 18

Kyuei Maru No. 18

Kyuei Maru No. 18
Photo: asahi.com

On September 4, the 30 meter long, 442 gt tugboat Kyuei Maru No. 18 and the 2500 gt crane barge Tukasa ran aground on a breakwater at Hyogo, Kobe, Japan.  The vessels had been at anchor when typhoon Jebi made landfall nearby.  Strong winds caused the anchor lines to drag and the vessels were blown up on a breakwater.  Both the Kyuei Maru No. 18 and the Tukasa sustained hull damage.  Reports state an oil boom was placed around the Kyuei Maru No. 18 as some fuel pollution had been released. No reports of injuries.

Tranquilo

Tranquilo

Tranquilo
Photo: twitter

The 55 meter long self-propelled barge Tranquilo ran aground on the IJssel near Doesburg, Netherlands. The Tranquilo was entering the IJssel from the Rhine when it grounded.  The barge was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance.  Two barges responded and tried in vain to pull the Tranquilo free, but the barge remain stuck.  Reports state the low water level at the IJssel may have caused the grounding.  No reports of injuries.