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Brave Tern

Brave Tern

Brave Tern

On the morning of November 23, the 131 meter long, 9033 dwt jackup vessel Brave Tern (IMO: 9583782) allided with the quay at Navantia Ferrol, Spain. The vessel was departing from the quay when its boom got  hung up on one of the 25-tonne cranes on the quay. The boom tipped the crane off the quay onto a barge.  Part of the crane fell into the sea, but the crane cab and base remained on the barge.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

The Brave Tern remained at Navantia Ferrol while there was an investigation into the incident. Reports state the cause of the incident was due to human error while maneuvering away from the quay.  Salvage plans for the toppled crane were not reported.

Wilson Caen

Wilson Caen

Wilson Caen

On the early morning of November 18, the 100 meter long, 4451 dwt cargo vessel Wilson Caen (IMO: 9173290) allided on the Elbe River with the mole at the entrance to the Brunsbüttel lock. The Wilson Caen loaded with 2,824 tons of Abfällen from Napoli, Italy bound for Loviisa, Finland.  As the vessel approached the lock, the rudder failed and the Wilson Caen struck the bank fortification.  The cargo vessel sustained a visible large scrape (about 11 meters in length) while a dolphin was smashed in front of the mole. There was no reports of injuries or pollution released.

Authorities detained the Wilson Caen at Brunsbüttel until it could be inspected for seaworthiness. The incident is under investigation.

This isn’t the first incident with the Wilson Caen. The vessel allided in 2012 after engine failure.

Andreas Kalvos

Andreas Kalvos

Andreas Kalvos
Photo: kefaloniafocus.com

On the morning of November 17, the 99 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Andreas Kalvos (IMO: 8500484) allided with the quay in Sami, Kefalonia, Greece. The Andreas Kalvos was loaded with 157 passengers, 33 crew and 38 vehicles when it struck the quay while mooring. The starboard side of the stern sustained some hull damage during the incident. All passengers disembarked and there were no reports of injuries.

Authorities detained the Andreas Kalvos from its scheduled sailing to Patras until the damage could be repaired and the vessel given a certificate of seaworthiness. No reports if any pollution was released during the incident.