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Durban Storm

Durban Storm

MSC Ines
Photo: iol.co.za

On October 10, a strong super cell storm struck KwaZulu-Natal along with the harbour at Durban, South Africa.  The storm brought strong wind gusts and heavy rains causing several vessels to break their moorings and run aground.

MSC Ines

The 348 meter long, 114733 dwt container ship MSC Ines broke free of its moorings and was blown across the harbour until it lay perpendicular to the harbour entrance.  Five tugs were dispatched to refloat the boxship and assist it back to its berth. The MSC Ines sustained damage to its stern No reports of injuries or pollution released.

SM New York

The 336 meter long, 102518 dwt container ship SM New York broke its mooring and was blown aground on a nearby sand bank.

Bow Triumph

The 183 meter long tanker Bow Triumph broke its mooring at Island View and was blown aground on a nearby sand bank.

MSC Susanna & Maritime Newanda

Both the 337 meter long, 117095 dwt container ship MSC Susanna and the 190 meter long, 55820 dwt bulk carrier Maritime Newanda broke their moorings during the storm. Tugs were nearby and were able to hold the vessels in place until the storm abated.

 

Eastern Bund

Eastern Bund

Eastern Bund

The 254 meter long, 115488 dwt bulk carrier Eastern Bund ran aground while heading southbound in the Suez Canal. The Eastern Bund had touched bottom resulting in damage to its outer hull. Reports state the inner hull remained intact avoiding water ingress.  The bulker was later taken under tow to Suez by two tugs for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Collision on Western Scheldt

Collision on Western Scheldt

Seatrout
Photo: twitter

The 225 meter long, 68789 dwt bulk carrier Usolie collided with the 188 meter long, 40600 dwt tanker Seatrout on the Western Scheldt near Bath, Netherlands.  Both vessels were headed downstream from Antwerp in ballast with the Seatrout headed for Ust-Luga while the Usolie was bound for Klaipeda. The Seatrout had not maintained enough distance where the channel narrowed and was struck at the stern by the Usolie.  The Usolie sustained only minor damage and was allowed to continue on its voyage. The Seatrout was nudged out of the fairway and went aground on a mud bank. The vessel requested assistance with 4 tugs responding. The tugs waited until high tide before pulling the Seatrout free. Traffic was halted for vessels over 200 meters long and fishing was prohibited during the incident.

The Seatrout was towed to Vlissingen for inspection for damage.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.