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Baltic Fin

Baltic Fin

Baltic Fin

On October 3, the 89.75 meter long, 3809 dwt cargo vessel Baltic Fin (IMO: 9953925) allided with dolphins outside the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Baltic Fin was on a voyage from Almeria to Rostock when it suffered engine problems and resulting power blackout. The cargo vessel went adrift and struck several dolphins resulting in minor hull damage.  Reports state several dolphins were broken and floating  in the harbour. A tug later towed the Baltic Fin through the locks to a berth in Brunsbüttel. The vessel will undergo inspection for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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.