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Hordvikneset Collision

Hordvikneset Collision

Weller
Photo: bt.no

The 75 meter long cargo vessel Falksund collided with the 15 meter long fishing vessel Weller off Hordvikneset, Norway.  The Weller sustained damage to its bow and suffered water ingress. Two passengers fell overboard, but were uninjured. No reports of injuries to the 6 crew on the Falksund or the 4 on the Weller.  The crew on the Weller requested assistance as the bilge pump was unable to keep up with the flooding.  A nearby Coast Guard vessel responded and provided additional dewatering pumps.  The NSSK lifeboat arrived a short time later and escorted the Weller to Hjelmås.

Collision off Azov

Collision off Azov

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The 109 meter long cargo vessel Kazakh collided with the 114 meter long cargo vessel Dolphin 7 on the Don River near Azov, Russia. The two vessels sustained some damage and reported to drop anchor to be surveyed.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No further details reported.

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RMS Goole

RMS Goole

RMS Goole Collision Rhine
Photo: water police

On August 21, the 80 meter long cargo vessel RMS Goole ran aground on the Rhine River near Grietherort, Germany.  The RMS Goole was en route to Bibao from Dusseldorf with a cargo of steel when it got stuck on a shoal.  Behind the Goole was a container ship, which the Goole had passed on the Rhine earlier.  The container ship had no time to veer away and struck the Goole from astern.  The Goole sustained significant hull damage, but all above the waterline.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.  The container vessel reported some damage to its bow.  The water police arrived on scene and later allowed both vessels to continue on their voyage after completing an investigation.  The RMS Goole proceeded to Rotterdam.  No details on the other vessel and its port of call.  Damage to the Goole was later estimated to be over 10,000 euros.

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