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Sea Aries

Sea Aries

Sea Aries

On December 1, the 85 meter long, 3737 dwt cargo vessel Sea Aries (IMO: 9297125) became disabled at the northern entrance to the Bosphorus Strait near Poyrazköy, Turkey. The Sea Aries was headed to Bandirma from Russia when it suffered machine failure and went adrift. The KEGM was alerted and dispatched the 32 meter long, 197 dwt tugboat Kurtarma-12 (IMO: 9854404) and tugboat Kurtarma-21 (MMSI: 271053647) to the scene.  The cargo vessel was taken under tow and proceeded to the anchorage at Ahırkapı.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Wilson Goole

Wilson Goole

Wilson Goole

On November 25, the 88 meter long, 3680 dwt cargo vessel Wilson Goole (IMO: 9126687) became disabled in the Bay of Biscay near Chaussée de Sein, France. The Wilson Goole was headed to Pasajes from IJmuiden with a cargo of steel when it suffered a partial engine breakdown. Due to the worsening weather conditions, the Wilson Goole alerted French authorities who dispatched the 80 meter long, 1811 dwt rescue tugboat VB Abeille Bretagne (IMO: 9308687) to standby near the stricken cargo vessel. The Wilson Goole diverted to Brest at reduced speed escorted by the VB Abeille Bretagne. The vessel would reach the safety of Baie de Douarnenez where it undertook repairs.

Abeille Bretagne

The following day, the Wilson Goole was able to complete repairs and resume its voyage.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

LCT Felicity 8

LCT Felicity 8

LCT Felicity 8
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On November 9, the 82 meter long, 4500 dwt landing-craft cargo vessel LCT Felicity 8 ran aground in Pagapas Bay off Wawa Ibaba, Lemery, Batangas, Philippines. The LCT Felicity 8 had sought shelter in Pagapas Bay from the high winds and strong currents caused by Super Typhoon Uwan when it was blown ashore. The Philippine Coast Guard was alerted and dispatched a response team to the scene. The Coast Guard reported that the LCT Felicity 8 was in stable condition with no structural damage and no pollution released. The crew were confirmed to be safe and in good condition.

The Philippine Coast Guard directed the owners of the LCT Felicity 8 to hire a tugboat to refloat the vessel. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the grounding and to assess compliance with safety and navigational protocols.