Collision on the Weser

Collision on the Weser

The 88 meter long, 3600 dwt freighter Wittenbergen and the 79 meter long, 2131 dwt freighter Helga collided in dense fog on the Weser River near Brake, Germany.  The Wittenbergen struck the Helga causing minor damage to both vessels.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.   The Helga proceeded to Bremen where it berthed while the Wittenbergen proceeded to Brake.   The water police launched an investigation into the incident.   Initial reports stated the master of the Wittenbergen had misjudge the current which caused the freighter to veer into the Helga.

 

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Fortuna

Fortuna

Fortuna
Photo: folketidende.dk

The 87 meter long, 3735 dwt freighter Fortuna went aground near Askø, Denmark. The Fortuna was en route to Bandholm from Rønne with 3,000 tons of gravel when it grounded.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Initial attempts to refloat the Fortuna on the next high tide failed.  Another vessel was brought to the scene to lightered some cargo before attempting to refloat the vessel again.

 

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Carnival Triumph Return to Mobile

Carnival Triumph Return to Mobile

Carnival Triumph
Photo: USCG

The disabled cruise ship Carnival Triumph  has been taken under tow on February 11 and proceeding to Mobile, Alabama.  Initial reports stated the vessel was to be towed to Pregreso, Mexico, but the Triumph had drifted some 90 miles further north making Mobile the closer destination.

The vessel continues to operate on backup generators providing passengers with limited facilities.  No reports of injuries to passengers or crew. Conditions on board were reported as difficult as many toilets have stopped functioning and passengers are sleeping in hallways.

The Coast Guard has announced a joint investigation with the NTSB and Bahamas Maritime Authority into the incident.  Investigators are expected in Mobile when the Triumph arrives.

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