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Coastal Legend

Coastal Legend

Coastal Legend
Photo: havariekommando.de

On the morning of July 23, the 69 meter long, 1340 dwt tanker Capella (IMO: 9280110) allided with the 44 meter long, 364 dwt offshore supply vessel Coastal Legend (IMO: 9102887) on the Elbe River at Cuxhaven, Germany. The Capella was entering the outer harbour in Cuxhaven when it struck the moored Coastal Legend. Full details on the extent of damage to the vessels was not disclosed, but the Coastal Legend suffered hull damage at the stern and a fuel tank was ruptured.  There were no reports of injuries, but there was pollution released from the Coastal Legend.

Authorities reported that six cubic meters of diesel fuel oil was released into Cuxhaven harbor. Oil skimmers were deployed to collect the pollution while a protection booms was placed around the Coastal Legend. The 31 meter long tanker Herta (MMSI: 211564050) arrived on site and the remaining fuel was pumped off the Coastal Legend. Authorities continued to monitor the cleanup efforts. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Nelly Sunk

Nelly Sunk

The 63 meter long self-propelled barge Nelley collided with the self-propelled barge Capella  in the Noordhollands Canal near Akersloot, Netherlands.   The Nelly suffered damage with a hole in the hull and water ingress until it  sank.  The local fire rescue service was able to pump water out of the Nelly to allow it to refloat with some assistance of a dredger.  No reports of damage on the Capella.  No injuries reported either vessel.   The cause of the collision is not known.   Authorities plan to investigate the incident.


 

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