On the morning of January 23, the 18 meter long fishing vessel SAS 107 Crampas (MMSI: 211474000) became disabled in the Baltic Sea some 5 nautical miles off Rügen, Germany. The SAS 107 Crampas had suffered engine failure and went adrift in choppy seas with winds reaching gusts up to 74 kilometers/hour. The fishing vessel sent out a distress call with the DGZRS dispatching the 36 meter long rescue boat Harro Koebke (IMO: 9606625) to assist. The Harro Koebke, aided by the 27 meter long salvage vessel Arkona (IMO: 8646379), established a towline and towed the Crampas safely to Sassnitz. No reports of injuries to the 3 crew, damage or pollution released.
On the afternoon of January 10, the 274 meter long, 46578 dwt tanker Eventin (IMO: 9308065) became disabled on the Baltic Sea some 14 miles north of Rügen Island, Germany. The tanker had departed from Ust-Luga bound for Port Said with 99,000 tons of crude oil when it suffered main engine failure and power blackout. Unable to restart the engine, the Eventin went adrift. German authorities deployed the support vessel Arkona (IMO: 9285811) and the tug Bremen Fighter (IMO: 9321287) to take the tanker under tow.
By the evening of January 10, the tug Bremen Fighter had taken the Eventin under tow. Reports state that two additional tugs were en route to assist with towing operations. Reports state there was rough conditions in the area with waves reaching 3 meters. Authorities have not released where the tanker will be towed. The tanker could towed either to Rostock, Swinemünde or another nearby port. No injuries to the 24 crew on board or1 pollution released.
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Photo: havariekommando.de
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Reports state the Eventin is part of the Russian shadow fleet which operate with their AIS off and known to be in unseaworthy condition. German authorities state they have concern these vessel pose a threat to critical infrastructure and the environment.
