Shipwreck Log - Page 1021

The 77 foot long fishing vessel Lori Ann went aground in the harbour at New Bedford, Massachusetts. The vessel had been blown free from its mooring during heavy gales and went hard aground near the hurricane barrier. A tug was requested and attempted to refloat the Lori Ann during the next high tide. However, the high winds and shallow water kept the fishing vessel stuck in the mud. The Lori Ann’s fuel and water will be removed before another salvage attempt will be made. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Denizkonak

November 8, 2012 Paul Hancock

The 80 meter long, 3350 dwt freighter Denizkonak became disabled in the Dardanelles near Lapseki, Turkey. The Denizkonak had suffered engine failure and requested assistance from authorities. A tug was dispatched and the freighter was taken to a safe anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Denizkonak was en route to Psachna, Greece from Instanbul

Floatel Superior

November 7, 2012 Paul Hancock

The 90 meter, 17702 dwt oil accommodation rig Floatel Superior became damaged in the Norwegian Sea while attached to the oil rig Njord A. The Floatel Superior had suffered water ingress after a ballast tank was holed by an anchor. The rig developed a list from the water ingress. Owners had 326 of the 374 crew evacuated by helicopters while emergency personnel stabilized the rig. The crew was able to get the Floatel Superior back on an even keel. The rig was detached from the Njord A and taken under tow by tugs and rescue vessels to Kristiansund for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Floatel Superior Evacuates in a Snowy Gale with 10 Meter Waves (gcaptain.com)
Norway platform personnel being evacuated (radionz.co.nz)
Oil Rig Workers Flee Tilting Rig (newser.com)

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