Adrift off Imwon

Adrift off Imwon

Adrift Off Imwon
Photo: prt.kado.net

On the night of December 21, a 59 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Sea of Japan off the port of Imwon, South Korea. The fishing vessel with 2 crew members on board had suffered engine failure and gone adrift. The South Korea Coast Guard dispatched 2 patrol vessels along with a coastal rescue vessel from Imwon to assist.  The vessels arrived on scene and took the fishing vessel under tow. The vessels proceeded back to Imwon safely. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

Mariandl

Mariandl

Mariandl
Photo: noen.at

On the afternoon of December 19, the 32 meter long passenger ship Mariandl (MMSI: 203999407) caught fire on the Danube River at the 1999 kilometer marker near the city of Krems an der Donau, Austria. The fire started from an electrical short in the vessel’s engine room while on an excursion voyage.  The vessel alerted local authorities who dispatched firefighters and fireboats from Krems, Palt, Theiß and Traismauer to assist. The crew was able to berth the Mariandl at Krems where it was met by firefighters. While the crew used a fire extinguisher to contain the blaze, firefighters boarded the vessel and finally extinguish the fire.

No reports of injuries to the crew or 25 passengers on board. Reports state the passengers continued on their excursion by tour bus.  The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed. The Mariandl was built in 1954.

Alfaisaliah

Alfaisaliah

Alfaisaliah

On December 20, the 225 meter long, 76,623 dwt bulk carrier Alfaisaliah (IMO: 9231274) ran aground in the Sea of Marmara in the Ahırkapı Anchorage Zone, Turkey. The Alfaisaliah was bound from Istanbul to Egypt when it grounded. Turkish authorities dispatched the 17 meter long search and rescue vessel KEGM-3 (MMSI: 271010031) along with the  38.5 meter long tugboat Kurtarma 9 (IMO: 9598581) and tugboat Kurtarma 21 (IMO: 1066946) to assist. Reports state a diver team was also dispatched to the scene.

 

No reports of injuries or pollution released. No further details reported.