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Olga

Olga

Iver Blessing
Photo: premar-atlantique.gouv.fr

On August 9, the 148 meter long, 18319 dwt bulk carrier Olga (IMO: 9109548)  struck the 109 meter long, 6189 dwt tanker Iver Blessing (IMO: 9588287)  in the Bay of Biscay off Saint-Nazaire, France. The Olga was proceeding from an anchorage off Saint-Nazaire when it allided with the stern of the anchored Iver Blessing. The Iver Blessing sustained hull damage with a small hole above the waterline. The Olga also sustained a large gash in its hull above the waterline.  Five crewmen on the Iver Blessing suffered slight injuries that did not require medical assistance. No reports of product being released from the Iver Blessing, but some pollution was reported.  An oil drum had fallen overboard.

Olga
Photo: premar-atlantique.gouv.fr

Both vessels were order to remain at anchorage while authorities conduct an investigation into the incident.

 

JSW Raigad

JSW Raigad

JSW Raigad
Photo: hindustantimes.com

On July 24, the 121 meter long, 7933 dwt bulk carrier JSW Raigad (IMO: 9797319) went aground off Kolaba Fort, India. The JSW Raigad had been at anchor when bad weather and strong winds caused it’s anchor to drag. The bulker drifted until it ran aground on the rocks.  The JSW Raigad sustained hull damage and it’s engine room sustained flooding. The crew alerted the Indian Coast Guard that the vessel was in distress and needed rescue.

The Indian Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene and safely evacuated all 14 crew to the nearby shoreline. No reports of injuries.

 

Typhoon Gaemi

Typhoon Gaemi

Here are other vessels impacted by Typhoon Gaemi:

 

    • The 79 meter long, 3210 dwt cargo vessel Xin Li (MMSI: 677016900) went aground off Taiwan. Later refloated.

 

    • The 72 meter long, 1352 dwt cargo vessel Ginan (IMO: 8904604) had its anchor drag and went ashore off Taiwan

 

    • The 300 meter long, 209,204 dwt bulk carrier Hedwig Oldendorff  (IMO: 9742728) sent out a distress signal during height of the storm.  However, it was able to ride out the typhoon and keep itself from going ashore.