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Patrick J. Studdert

Patrick J. Studdert

Patrick J Studdert

On the evening of December 29, the 28 meter long towboat Patrick J. Studdert (MMSI: 367534690) collided with the 225 meter long, 77073 dwt bulk carrier Clara B (IMO: 9304083) on the Mississippi River near the Hale Boggs Bridge in Luling, Louisiana. The Patrick J. Studdert sustained hull damage and uncontrolled water ingress from the collision. The five crew on board the towboat were forced to abandoned ship before the vessel sank. All the crew would later be rescued and taken to hospital for evaluation. The Clara B did not report any significant damage and proceeded to anchor nearby. No reports of injuries on either vessel.

Reports state the Patrick J. Studdert sank in 90 feet of water and a sheen of diesel fuel pollution was visible over the wreck. The Coast Guard and local authorities are monitoring the wreck for any further pollution being released. The incident is under investigation.

Clara B

Phillip Bay

Phillip Bay

Phillip Bay
Photo: SNSM

On the afternoon of December 26, the 180 meter long, 38683 dwt bulk carrier Phillip Bay (IMO: 9714757) caught fire in the English Channel some 40 kilometers north of Cherbourg, France. The fire started in the living quarters aboard the bulk carrier and sent out a distress call. French authorities dispatched a Navy helicopter with a response team including two fire fighters and a nautical expert. The tug Abeille Liberte and SNSM lifeboat were deployed assisted by an United Kingdom patrol boat. A few hours later the fire fighters extinguished the blaze. No reports of injuries.

Phillip Bay
Photo: SNSM

Reports state there was no damage to the cargo of food on board. The extent of damage to the living quarters was not disclosed. The Phillip Bay was escorted to Le Havre where it undergo inspection and repairs.

Maccoa

Maccoa

Maccoa
Photo: Facebook/Michael Rodaway

On the early morning hours of December 24, the 185 meter long, 30898 dwt bulk carrier Maccoa (IMO: 9413913) ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Ile Marie and Vercheres, Quebec, Canada. The Maccoa departed from Montreal on December 23 bound for Waterford, Ireland when it suffered a power blackout and drifted out of the shipping lane. The Canadian Coast Guard was alerted and found the vessel in stable condition. There were no reports of damage or water ingress.  The Coast Guard delivered generators and supplies to the bulk carrier while a survey was conducted for a salvage plan.

The crew was able to restore power on the night of December 24, but the Maccoa will not be re-floated due to the holidays. No reports of injuries to the 20 crew on board.

The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.