Shipwreck Log - Page 23

VSG Glory

November 26, 2024 Paul Hancock

On the morning of November 23, the 100 meter long, 8191 dwt cargo vessel VSG Glory (IMO: 9103025) ran aground in the Red Sea off El Quseir, Egypt. The VSG Glory was en route to Port Tawfiq in Suez from Yemen with 4,000 tons of cargo. Proceeding in heavy seas and strong winds, the cargo vessel suffered a technical malfunction off El Quseir. The VGS Glory drifted until it was nearly ashore when it pilled up on a coral reef. No reports of injuries.

The vessel sustained substantial damage with a fracture in the hull and water ingress causing the VSG Glory to sink by the stern. The engine room was reported as flooded releasing pollution in the area. Authorities dispatched a team to the scene and placed booms and absorbent pads to contain the pollution. These booms would later separate allowing the pollution to contaminate the reef and nearby shoreline. Reports state the coral reef had extensive damage caused by the grounding and pollution released.

Valaris 120 Collision

November 26, 2024 Paul Hancock

From the Unknown List

On the night of November 24, the jackup rig Valaris 120 was struck by an unnamed supply vessel in the North Sea some 150 miles east of Aberdeen, Scotland. Reports state the supply vessel struck one of the legs of the rig. No details on the extent of damage to the supply vessel or to the rig. Reports do state that 52 personnel were evacuated off the rig. Three flights evacuated the non-essential personnel. No reports of injuries. No further details reported.

RheinPoesie

November 25, 2024 Paul Hancock

On the morning of November 25, the 53 meter long passenger ship RheinPoesie (MMSI:221507850) caught fire on the Rhine near Düsseldorf, Germany. The RheinPoesie was proceeding on the Rhine when a mixture of steam and smoke was spotted coming out of the engine room. The vessel proceeded to a nearby jetty where it was met by the local fire brigade. Fire fighters were quickly able to extinguish the fire using a small device. The entire operation was completed within two hours. No reports of injuries.

One report stated there was sound of an explosion prior to the fire. Damage to the engine room was not disclosed nor the direct cause of the fire. No reports if the water police will conduct an investigation into the incident.