CC Atlantique

CC Atlantique

Kamarina
Photo: hd.se

On March 1, the 50 meter long tugboat Kamarina (IMO: 9499644) was towing a 122 meter long, 20148 dwt barge CC Atlantique (IMO: 9562245) from Rönne to Sczcezin when the barge allided with a channel light on the Flintrännan near the Öresund Bridge. The barge had veered too far starboard of the channel and struck the foundation of the channel lights and became stuck. There were no reports of injuries. Swedish authorities stated that traffic on the channel was not impacted by the incident. A salvage company has been contracted to pull the CC Atlantique free and towed away. Authorities did not release a date when the channel light would be replaced.

Gjemnes

Gjemnes

Gjemnes
Photo: NSSR

On the afternoon of February 28, the 64 meter long, 336 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Gjemnes (IMO: 7814333) ran aground in the Holmestrandsfjorden at Hakan, Norway. The ferry had run up on the rocks off the breakwater and was quickly freed by the crew boat Hørtte (MMSI: 257054700).  The Gjemnes proceeded to the terminal where all passengers and vehicles were unloaded. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The NSSR conducted an inspection of the hull and found the ferry was undamaged.  The Gjemnes went back into service the next day.

 

Vestvind

Vestvind

Vestvind

On the evening of March 2, the 130 meter long, 10238 dwt heavy lift vessel Vestvind (IMO: 9750579) allided in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Vestvind was en route to Nakskov from Portsmouth when it entered the south lock at Brunsbüttel.  There the vessel struck the lock wall and and sustained minor damage. Two tugs were dispatched and towed the Vestvind out of the lock to Marinedalben Süd. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state the Vestvind was allow to proceed on its voyage the next day.