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Centurión del Atlántico

Centurión del Atlántico

Centurión del Atlántico
Photo: cronica.com.ar

On the evening of January 20, the 347 meter long fishing factory vessel Centurión del Atlántico (IMO: 8610021) allided  on the Beagle Channel with a concrete dock at Ushuaia, Argentina. The Centurión del Atlántico was approaching at speed when the vessel’s starboard hull slapped against the quay. Authorities reported that there was minimal damage to the vessel and the quay. There were no injuries to the 90 crew onboard the fishing vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Seaspan Harrier

Seaspan Harrier

Seaspan Harrier

On January 15, the 24 meter long, 312 gt tugboat Seaspan Harrier (IMO: 9771121) allided in Vancouver Harbour with a pier at North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The tug was conducting a test maneuver when it struck the pier. The pier sustained some damage while the Seapan Harrier sustained a minor scratch to the hull.  Local authorities have secured the area while engineers complete a survey of the damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

 

Hannah Luisa

Hannah Luisa

Hannah Luisa
Photo: dumpert.nl

On the afternoon of January 15, the 85 meter long self-propelled barge Hannah Luisa (MMSI: 211587970) allided with a bridge over the IJssel River near Zutphen, Netherlands. The barge was headed to Hengelo from Antwerp when it approached the bridge when it struck some piles near the quay. The vessel then proceeded under the bridge and struck the underside with its antenna. The Hannah Luisa only sustained minor damage when the antenna broke off. Authorities halted traffic over the bridge until engineers could inspect it for damage. Reports state the survey found no damage and traffic resumed a short time later.

No reports of injuries or pollution released. High water and strong currents were suggested as the cause of the incident. Video of the accident can be seen at dumpert.nl