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Multiple Collisions on the Bosphorus

Multiple Collisions on the Bosphorus

Ayed 1
Photo: KEGM

On October 3, the 80 meter long, 2865 dwt bulk carrier Ayed 1 (IMO: 9281138) collided with the 180 meter long, 37,744 dwt bulk carrier Bunun Ace (IMO: 9628570) in the Bosphorus near Pasalimani, Turkey. The two vessels attempted to avoid collision but collided at the stern on both vessels. The Ayed 1 sustained significant hull damage above the waterline on its starboard stern while the Bunun Ace sustained a 2 to 3 meter scrape along it’s port side hull.

During the incident the pilot on the Bunun Ace veered the bulk carrier towards the Üsküdar shoreline.  The Bunun Ace, aided by the tug Kurtarma 5, was able to change course just a few meters before running ashore.  This maneuver also caused the Bunun Ace to allide with the berthed 24 meter long ferry Ferci Saadet (MMSI: 271010517).  There was no damage to the ferry.

Both the Ayed 1 and Bunun Ace were escorted safely to a nearby anchorage area for inspection. There are no reports of injuries or any pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Phoenix

Phoenix

Antverpia 104
Photo: facebook

On the morning of September 23, the 15 meter long, 37 ton towboat Phoenix (ENI: 02314304) with the 88 meter long, 3718 ton barge Antverpia 104 struck the Pont des Arches bridge over the Meuse River at Liège, Belgium.  The Antverpia 104 bow struck a pier of the bridge sustaining a significant dent in the hull.  Traffic on the bridge was halted for several hours to inspect the bridge for damage. After the inspection, authorities allowed limited traffic on the bridge to resume with one lane closed.

The cause for the allision is under investigation. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Monte Wymper

Monte Wymper

Vierwaldstättersee
Photo: heusden-zolder.eu

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.