Rosslare Harbour Allision

Rosslare Harbour Allision

The 140 meter long, 3189 dwt ro-ro ferry Stena Europe struck the 166 meter long, 4606 dwt ferry Oscar Wilde at Rosslare Harbour, Ireland.  The Stena Europe had departed from Fishguard to Rosslare and was maneuvering to berth at Rosslare when strong winds caused the ferry to allide with the berthed Oscar Wilde.  No reports of injuries to the 454 passengers or 71 crew on board at the time. Both vessels sustained minimal damage.  The Stena Europe cancelled its scheduled sailing while the vessel is inspected for damage.

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Kaiserberg

Kaiserberg

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The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Kaiserberg collided with the self-propelled barge Anna on the IJssel near Zutphen, Netherlands.  The Kaiserberg had become disabled due to a power failure and drifted onto the right river bank.   The current pulled the Kaiserberg perpendicular swinging the vessel into the path of the Anna.   The Kaiserberg suffered damage to its stern while the Anna suffered damage to its bow.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.   Traffic was blocked on the IJssel for a short period until  tugs were requested to refloat the Kaiserberg and tow it to Eefde.   The Kaisenberg was loaded with 1200 tons of feed while the Anna was loaded with salt at the time of the collision.

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Benjamin Bailey

Benjamin Bailey

The 15 meter long tugboat Benjamin Bailey sank on the Piscataqua River near Kittery, Maine.  The tug was working on a new bridge when it capsized and sank.   The two crew members on board were able to scramble to safety.   A heavy lift barge will refloat the tug in a few days.  The cause of the sinking is under investigation.

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