Shetland Trader

Shetland Trader

Shetland Trader
Photo: countypress.co.uk

On the evening of November 4, the 75 meter long, 2386 dwt cargo vessel Shetland Trader (IMO: 9030486) allided on the River Medina near Cowes, Isle of Wight, England. The Shetland Trader had departed from Terneuzen and arrived off Cowes where the local pilot boarded the cargo vessel.  The vessel proceeded up the River Medina when it suffered a power blackout caused by main engine failure.  The pilot ordered an emergency anchor to be dropped, but the cargo vessel drifted a short distance into an area holding personal watercraft in the Cowes port. Reports state that a sailboat, yacht and other watercraft were struck or pulled by the Shetland Trader. The smaller vessels sustained damage, but fortunately there were no injuries on any vessel.  No reports of damage or pollution released from the Shetland Trader.

The crew on the Shetland Trader was able to restore power and proceeded to a nearby pier in Cowes.  Reports state the Coastguard were alerted of the incident while the local authority was involved in the cleanup efforts. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

 

Two Capsized Off Taiwan

Two Capsized Off Taiwan

Yu Shan No.36 and Lih Fa No.168 capsized off Taiwan
Photo: Taiwanese Coast Guard

Between the night of November 5 and the early morning of November 6, 2 fishing vessels capsized in the East China Sea. The Taiwan Coast Guard reports that the 26 meter long fishing vessel Yu Shan No.36 (MMSI: 416003222) had capsized 14 miles off Cape Fugui, Taiwan on the night of November 5. Six of the 9 crew on board the Yu Shan No.36 would be rescued by nearby fishing vessels.  The remaining 3 crew were reported missing.  A search and rescue operation would later find 2 of the 3 crew with one discovered tangled in the fishing vessel’s nets and the other clinging to the overturn cabin of the vessel.  Authorities state that 1 crew member remains unaccounted.

The Taiwanese Coast Guard also reported the capsizing of the 16 meter long fishing vessel Lih Fa No.168 (MMSI: 41600080) some 35 nautical miles off Keelung Harbor, Taiwan. Three of the 6 crew on board the Lih Fa No.168 were rescued by nearby fishing vessels. The other 3 crew members were reported as missing. Authorities state a joint sea and air search and rescue operation was launched to find the missing crew.

Lih Fa No.168
Lih Fa No.168
Zuidenwind

Zuidenwind

Zuidenwind
Photo: hardnieuws.nl

On the afternoon of November 5, the 90 meter long self-propelled barge Zuidenwind (MMSI: 244730834) allided on the Zuid-Willemsvaart Canal in Weert, Netherlands. The Zuidenwind was bound for Born when it there was an incident with a personal watercraft causing the vessel to strike a bridge over the canal. Both the Zuidenwind and the bridge sustained damage from the incident.

The Zuidenwind was still seaworthy and was able to proceed under its own power to Limburg. The bridge was raised allowing the barge to pass, but was unable to completely lower again. Authorities had to close road traffic while the extent of damage was being assessed. The incident is under investigation.