The 135 meter long self-propelled barge Vigilia went aground on the Mosel Canal at Remich, Luxembourg. The Vigilia had departed the lock in Stadtbredimus and was attempting to do a turning maneuver when the vessel ran it’s bow onto the embankment. The Vigilia was able to refloat itself under its own power a short time later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On March 9, the 51 foot long former fishing vessel Tempest went ashore in the Prince William Sound near Ellamar, Alaska. The Tempest was being used as a barge to shuttle supplies and lumber when it was intentionally beached by its crew after the vessel developed a leak. No reports of injuries. A 100 foot long oil sheen formed around the vessel as the vessel’s fuel tank was damaged in the grounding. Reports state the vessel had some 30 gallons of diesel fuel on board at the time. The Coast Guard has dispatched a team to monitor the situation. The incident is under investigation.
The 130 meter long, 17220 dwt cargo vessel Beagle III collided with the 127 meter long, 9618 dwt container ship Pegasus Prime in Tokyo Bay off Miura Peninsula, Japan. The Pegasus Prime’s bow struck into the side of the Beagle III. The Beagle III quickly filled with water and sank.
Twelve crew members were rescued by a passing passenger vessel. Reports stated 6 crewmen had suffered injuries while launching the vessel’s lifeboat. One crewman later perished from his injuries. Eight crewmen were still reported missing. Authorities have launched a search and rescue effort No reported injuries on the Pegasus Prime. The Pegasus Prime sustained significant bow damage with a large fracture on its port side. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
The Pegasus Prime was en route from Kunsan, South Korea heading to Tokyo while the Beagle III was departing from Yokohama with a cargo of steel coil.
