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Finnwave

Finnwave

Finnwave
Photo: theargus.co.uk

On the morning of November 12, the 217.5 meter long, 14509 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Finnwave (IMO: 9468932) caught fire in English Channel approximately 11 nautical miles southeast of Eastbourne, England. The Finnwave was headed to Zeebrugge from Rosslare when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room.. The crew was able to extinguish the fire, but the vessel had lost engine power. The crew sent out a distress call with the RNLI responding. The RNLI lifeboat arrived on scene and stood by while the Finnwave dropped anchor.  No reports of injuries. The Solent Coastguard stated they would monitor the cargo vessel while repairs were carried out.

Collision off Chengshantou

Collision off Chengshantou

Collision off Chengshantou
Photo: ntdv.com

On the morning of November 9, the Shandong maritime authorities reported a cargo vessel (name not disclosed) collided in the Yellow Sea with a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) approximately 3.5 nautical miles east of Chengshantou, China. The cargo vessel was reported to be undamaged, but the fishing vessel sustained uncontrolled flooding and later sank. Authorities state there were 9 crew members on board the fishing vessel at the time of the incident.  A search and rescue operation was launched from Weihai with both vessels and helicopters searching for survivors. Local cargo and fishing vessels were asked to assist in the efforts. Reports state that 1 crew member was rescued and was in stable condition.

Shetland Trader

Shetland Trader

Shetland Trader
Photo: countypress.co.uk

On the evening of November 4, the 75 meter long, 2386 dwt cargo vessel Shetland Trader (IMO: 9030486) allided on the River Medina near Cowes, Isle of Wight, England. The Shetland Trader had departed from Terneuzen and arrived off Cowes where the local pilot boarded the cargo vessel.  The vessel proceeded up the River Medina when it suffered a power blackout caused by main engine failure.  The pilot ordered an emergency anchor to be dropped, but the cargo vessel drifted a short distance into an area holding personal watercraft in the Cowes port. Reports state that a sailboat, yacht and other watercraft were struck or pulled by the Shetland Trader. The smaller vessels sustained damage, but fortunately there were no injuries on any vessel.  No reports of damage or pollution released from the Shetland Trader.

The crew on the Shetland Trader was able to restore power and proceeded to a nearby pier in Cowes.  Reports state the Coastguard were alerted of the incident while the local authority was involved in the cleanup efforts. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation into the incident.