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Sommen

Sommen

Sommen
Photo: shz.de

On the early morning of February 5, the 90 meter long, 5248 dwt cargo vessel Sommen (IMO: 9968138) ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Oldenbüttel, Germany. The Sommen was en route to Avedøre from Aveiro when it suffered an electrical fault causing the vessel to veer and run up on the southern embankment. The crew was able to make repairs and the Sommen continued on its voyage before it had a second incident. As the vessel approached Rendsburg, it suffered engine failure and ran aground along the southern embankment. Authorities dispatched the tug Holtenau (IMO: 8200321) to assist. The tug pulled the Sommen free later that morning and towed it to a quay at Kiel. There the cargo vessel was inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Sommen had a prior incident on the Kiel back in October 2024.

Hav Nordic

Hav Nordic

Hav Nordic
Photo: nssr

On the morning of February 4, the 75 meter long, 3013 dwt cargo vessel Hav Nordic (IMO: 8719085) ran aground on the Herøyfjord near Eggesbønes, Norway. Reports state the vessel had its rudder torn off and suffered water ingress. Multiple ballast tanks were ruptured and  the Hav Nordic developed a port list.  No reports of injuries to the 7 crew on board. The 22 meter long NSSR search and rescue vessel Idar Ulstein (MMSI: 257393000) arrived on scene later that morning and towed the Hav Nordic to port.  No reports of pollution.  The cause of the grounding was not disclosed.

Hav Nordic

 

Guang Rong

Guang Rong

Guang Rong
Photo: Italian Coast Guard

On the evening of January 28, the 104 meter long, 10000 dwt cargo vessel Guang Rong (IMO: 9236133) allided with the Pontile di Marina di Massa at Marina di Massa, Italy. The Guang Rong had been at anchor offshore with 9,000 tons of gravel when bad weather caused it’s anchor to drag. The cargo vessel continued to drift until it struck the pier.

Reports state the pier partially collapsed and the Guang Rong sustained hull damage. The cargo vessel had its hull holed and developed a starboard list. All 13 crew abandoned ship and rescued by the Italian Coast Guard. No reports of injuries.

Reports state there is a large sheen of fuel pollution around the cargo vessel.  Authorities have contracted a salvage firm to contain and clean up any pollution released. Authorities state the cargo vessel will be refloated as soon as conditions allow.

The incident is under investigation. Italian authorities have stated the Guang Rong had been detained multiple times for multiple infractions and deficiencies between 2022 and 2024.