Collision off Texel

Collision off Texel

The 144 meter long, 16635 dwt tanker Stavfjord collided with the 41 meter long, 348 gt fishing vessel Helena Elizabeth – TX29 in the North Sea off Texel, Netherlands. The Helena Elizabeth was fishing in the navigation lane when the tanker struck.  The Helena Elizabeth sustained damage to its beam and fishing gear.  The trawler proceeded under its own power to Den Helder for repairs. The Stavfjord was undamaged and continued on its voyage from Terneuzen to Gothenburg in ballast.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.


Northern Volition

Northern Volition

Northern Volition

The 221 meter long, 37874 dwt container ship Northern Volition caught fire near Vung Tau, Vietnam.  The Northern Volition was en route from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai with 900 containers when fire broke out in a container.  The crew was able to extinguish the blaze,  but two containers had already burnt out.  The vessel diverted to Vung Tau to seek assistance to ensure no other fires were smouldering in any other containers.  Reports state the vessel was to unload the impacted containers at Vung Tau. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Antakya

Antakya

Antakya
Photo: aktifmedya.com

On November 19, the cargo vessel Antakya ran aground in the Dardanelles off Nara, Turkey.  The Antakya was headed to Yalova from Marmara Ereglisi with 2500 tons of cement when it suffered rudder failure. Unable to steer, the Antakya ran aground.  Two tugs were dispatched and the Antakya was pulled freed a short time later. The Antakya was towed to a nearby anchorage.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.