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Scenic Crystal

Scenic Crystal

Scenic Crystal

On the morning of March 15, the 136 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Scenic Crystal (MMSI: 229065000) allided with a bridge over the Main-Danube Canal near Berching, Germany. The vessel was en route to Nuremberg when it struck the bridge having its wheelhouse roof torn off. Fortunately, no one was in the wheelhouse at the time of the allision. The Scenic Crystal was able to proceed to the Berching lock where it berthed. Traffic was halted for several hours until the bridge could be inspected which found no damage on the structure.

No reports of injuries to the 56 crew and 133 passengers on board. Reports state passengers were transferred to bus to continue on to their destination. Reports state the damage to the wheelhouse may be in excess of  200.000 €.  Authorities did state the cause of the incident was due to the master of the vessel not lowering the wheelhouse before approaching the bridge.

 

Cable Vigilance

Cable Vigilance

Cable Vigilance
Photo: kn-online.de

On March 8, the 99 meter long, 4312 dwt cable laying vessel Cable Vigilance (IMO: 9329930) allided on the Kiel Canal at Holtenau, Germany.  The Cable Vigilance was conducting a maneuver at too fast of speed when it struck several floating fenders in front of the southern lock. Reports state the fenders were destroyed, but there were no reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities stated the Cable Vigilance should have staffed the bridge wing to ensure a better view of the vessel and mooring lines.

Cable Vigilance

North Sea Allision

North Sea Allision

Stena Immaculate
Photo: dailyrecord.co.uk

On the morning of March 10, the 140 meter long, 9322 dwt container ship Solong (IMO: 9322554) allided with the 183 meter long, 49729 dwt tanker Stena Immaculate (IMO: 9693018) in the North Sea some 10 nautical miles off the Humber estuary near Hull, Lincolnshire, England. The Solong was en route to Rotterdam from Grangemouth, Scotland when it struck the port hull amidships of the Stena Immaculate which was at anchor.  Both vessels sustained major damage with the tanker having its tanks ruptured  and releasing jet fuel into the sea. After the allision, reports state there were several explosions and fire engulfed the tanker. Observers stated that fuel spilt into the sea has caught fire as well. The crews from both vessels have evacuated and there were conflicting reports of casualties and crew men injured. Latest report states all crew were rescued from both vessels with one crew member injured (subject to be updated later).

UK Authorities dispatched multiple fire fighting vessels aided by the RNLI who launched four lifeboats to the scene. The HM Coastguard

The Stena Immaculate was loaded with jet fuel bound for one of the United States Army military bases located in the United Kingdom. UK Authorities have not released the cause of the allision at this time. Some news accounts suggest the Solong was on autopilot at the time and the vessel never changed course before it struck the tanker.  There is speculation that the container ship failed to maintain a proper watch as weather was not a factor in the allision.  UK authorities continue to investigate as the situation is ongoing.