Spirit of Tasmania V

Spirit of Tasmania V

Spirit of Tasmania V
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On the evening of November 1, the 212 meter long, 6,400 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Spirit of Tasmania V (IMO: 9936599) ran aground while under construction in Rauma, Finland.  The Spirit of Tasmania V had been secured with additional lines as severe weather approached.  However, the strong winds pushed the ferry away from the pier and broke its mooring lines. The vessel drifted until it ran up against the opposite embankment.

Reports state two barges and a tugboat were between the Spirit of Tasmania V and the embankment which prevented serious damage.  The ferry will undergo inspection for any damage caused by the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

The Spirit of Tasmania V is expected to be completed at the Rauma shipyards by the middle of 2025.

More about this incident at abc.net.au.

 

MV Sta. Monica-A1 Lost

MV Sta. Monica-A1 Lost

Sta Monica-A1
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The Philippine Coast Guard reports the cargo vessel Sta. Monica-A1 has foundered in waters off Paluan, Philippines. On October 22, the Sta. Monica-A1 had departed from Sta. Cruz, Taytay, Palawan bound for Casia with 10 crew and a cargo of 100 water buffalos. The vessel encountered rough seas caused by Super Typhoon Kristine and the vessel was attempting to seek shelter. For several days the vessel owners, Synergy Sea Venture Inc., were unable to contact the vessel. The hope was the vessel had sought shelter in a remote area and it was just unable to communicate. By October 27 the owners contacted authorities their vessel was missing.  The Philippine Coast Guard requested vessels in the area for assistance and to keep a lookout for the Sta. Monica-A1.

On October 28, a local fishermen reported seeing multiple bodies and number of dead animals floating in the water some 14 nautical miles off Paluan. The following day a life jacket marked “MV STA MONICA-A1” along with two life rings were pulled from the water some 10 miles off Paluan and later secured by the Philippine Coast Guard. Authorities have launched search for further debris along with aerial search for additional signs of the vessel. Reports state several gas tanks were pulled from the water off Paluan.

Reports state search operations will continue with weather and sea conditions permitting.

 

Pashur Channel Collision

Pashur Channel Collision

Bangladesh Coast Guard
Photo: Bangladesh Coast Guard

Around midnight of November 1, the 100 meter long, 5187 dwt LPG tanker Era Star (IMO: 9988061) collided with the cargo vessel Mizan in the Pashur Channel near Bagerhat, Bangladesh. The Era Star loaded with LPG struck head-on with the Mizan loaded with 500 tons of coal. While no major damage was reported on the Era Star, the Mizan sustained significant hull damage to its bow resulting in water ingress. The eight crew of the Mizan feared the vessel was going to sink and abandoned ship into the water. Reports state all eight were able to make it ashore. No reports of injuries on the Era Star.

Authorities report a nearby fishing vessel had been caught up in the collision and sank. The sole person on board the vessel was reported missing.  The Bangladesh Coast Guard conducted a search and rescue operation for the missing person.  A diving team has also done searches in the area.

Reports state the owner of the Mizan has started lightering the coal onto another vessel. No further details reported.