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Monte Wymper

Monte Wymper

Vierwaldstättersee
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On the night of September 23, the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Vierwaldstättersee (MMSI: 211806570) allided with the 82 meter long self-propelled barge Monte Wymper (MMSI: 270362000) in the Albert Canal near Viversel, Belgium. The Monte Wymper had been moored along a quay when it broke free and drifted into the canal. The Monte Wymper was nearly purpindicular to the canal as the Vierwaldstättersee approached with 900 tons of aluminum hydroxide bound for Maastricht. The Vierwaldstättersee was unable to stop and struck the Monte Wymper.  The Monte Wymper sustained two cracks  in the hull near the cabin and loading area while the Vierwaldstättersee only suffered minor damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

The local fire brigade arrived on scene and found the situation under control with both vessels were moored along a quay.  However, a few hours later the fire brigade was back on scene as the Monte Wymper had water ingress and was threatening to sink.  Dewatering pumps were installed to keep the flooding under control while divers inspected the hull for damage below the waterline.  Reports state the fire brigade finished its work several hours later and a salvage team was on site.

 

Sky Light

Sky Light

Sky Light
Photo: replicaonline.ro

On September 19, the 150 meter long, 12,380 dwt container ship Sky Light (IMO: 9118513) allided with undisclosed two cargo vessels moored in Constanta, Romania. The Sky Light loaded with containers had lost control as it entered the port and struck one vessel’s stern and another vessel on its port side. Authorities state there was major hull damage, but there were no reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Local reports state the Sky Light had a pilot on board and there was a tug assisting the boxship at the time of the incident.

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Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Wind of Hope

Wind of Hope

Wind of Change

On the morning of September 19, the 83 meter long, 6499 gt offshore support boat Wind of Hope allided with a wind turbine at the Ørsted’s Hornsea 1 Wind Farm located in the North Sea off the shore of Hornsea, England. The Wind of Hope struck the wind turbine along its starboard hull sustaining damage above the waterline. The turbine also sustained damage to its base. No reports of injuries to the 72 persons on board the vessel.

The Wind of Hope proceeded to Grimsby to be inspected and assess damage. A full inspection of the turbine was to be conducted. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.