Agorreta

Agorreta

Agorreta
Photo: g24.gal

On the evening February 1, a fire broke out on the 25 meter long, 238 gt fishing vessel Agorreta (ISO: 8874457) in the Bay of Biscay while berthed at Burela, Spain. The fire started in the galley while there was no one on board.  Fortunately, a witness spotted smoke coming from the fishing vessel and alerted local authorities. Nearby workers attempted to contain the blaze until the local fire brigade arrived on site. Fire fighters eventually extinguished the blaze several hours later. The Agorreta had sustained significant fire damage to the fish hold, bridge, kitchen and crew cabin.  However, the engine room and and much of the rig were saved.  The cause of the fire was not disclosed, but the affected area is where paints, plastics and diesel fuel were stored. There were no reports of injuries.

 

Queen of Capilano

Queen of Capilano

Queen of Capilano

On the morning of February 2, the 96 meter long, 2885 gt ro-ro passenger ferry Queen of Capilano (IMO: 9008354) allided in the Queen Charlotte Channel on Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada. The Queen of Capilano was departing from Snug Cove, Bowen Island bound for West Vancouver when it slammed into multiple moored smaller vessels before striking the dock. Reports state the dock and moored vessel sustained damage, but the ferry seemed undamaged from the incident. The Queen of Capilano continued on its voyage to West Vancouver. The ferry made several other crossing before it suffered a mechanical breakdown with the propulsion system. There no reports of injuries and no pollution was released.

Queen of Capilano
Photo: nsnews.com

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the allision. Factors such as a mechanical breakdown or strong winds may have caused the allision.

 

Bernhard Schepers

Bernhard Schepers

Bernhard Schepers

On the morning of February 1. the 150 meter long, 10600 dwt container ship Bernhard Schepers (IMO: 9492505) allided with the lock in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. Reports state the boxship was entering the new north lock in dense fog when it struck the central tail and gate niche. While there were no reports of injuries, damage or pollution released from the Bernhard Schepers, the lock gate did sustained some damage. Authorities have stated the lock gate is inoperable and the Bernhard Schepers has remain stuck within the lock.  The water police has not released any further details, but it is assumed repairs are ongoing to get the lock gate working again.

There have been several recent allisions at Brunsbüttel which has damaged both the north and south locks.  Here are just a recent few: