Whale boat disabled off Massachusetts

Whale boat disabled off Massachusetts

Photo: nationalpost.com

Photo: nationalpost.com

The 83 foot long passenger ship Cetacea became disabled while off Nahant, Massachusetts.  The whale watching ship was on a 3 hour trip with 157 passengers and 6 crew  when it’s propeller got caught on a mooring cable.  The vessel requested assistance with the Coast Gurad dispatching the cutters Tybee and Escanaba to the scene.  Divers were brought to the scene, but were unable to detach the cable.  Unable to free the vessel from the line, the Coast Guard attempted to transfer the passengers off the Cetacea.  Those attempts failed due to rough seas.  Passengers remained on board overnight until the following morning when divers were able to cut the passenger ship free.  Later investigation found the mooring line was from a lobster trap. No reports of damage or pollution released.  Reports state many passengers suffered seasickness with several requiring medical attention.


Anne Sibum

Anne Sibum

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The 151 meter long, 13172 dwt container ship Anne Sibum became disabled on the Kiel Canal near Rendsburg, Germany.  The Anne Sibum was proceeding through the canal when it suffered engine failure.  The container ship swung perpendicular before the the crew was able to drop anchor to avoid going aground.  No reports of injuries.  Traffic on the canal was halted until two tugs arrived on scene and took the Anne Sibum under tow.  The vessels to take the Anne Sibum to Rendsburg and traffic was restored on the canal.

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Federal Rideau Aground

Federal Rideau Aground

Federal Rideau
Photo: USCG

The 656 foot long, 36563 dwt bulk carrier Federal Rideau ran aground in Lake St. Clair near the entrance to the Detroi River.  The Federal Rideau was downbound heading to Montreal with 22672 tons of wheat when it suffered a steering failure and ran onto a mud bank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Initial attempts to refloat the bulk carrier with two tugs failed.  Another attempt with a total of five tugs was to be attempted on the following day.  Authorities reported that Federal Rideau is partially blocking the channel, but traffic was still open.

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