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Baltic Wind

Baltic Wind

Baltic Wind

On the afternoon of May 25, the 89 meter long, 3850 dwt cargo vessel Baltic Wind (IMO: 9953999) suffered an allision on the Kiel Canal near Königsförde, Germany. The Baltic Wind was headed to Marghera from Hanko when it suffered steering malfunction caused by rudder failure. The cargo vessel veered and struck a dolphin on its starboard bow hull. The Baltic Wind sustained hull damage to its starboard bow with a crack two meters above the waterline.

The Baltic Wind was able to proceed under its own power to Brunsbüttel.  There the vessel was inspected by divers for damage. Reports state repairs were made before the vessel was allowed to continue on its voyage the next day. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Torvang

Torvang

Torvang
Photo: NSSR

On the morning of May 23, the 68 meter long, 2218 dwt cargo vessel Torvang (IMO: 6902808) capsized on the Kornstadfjorden while berthed at a quay in Averøy, Norway. The Torvang had finished loading a cargo of gravel when it lost stability and capsized onto its port hull. The five crew onboard were able to abandon ship with 3 crew members walking onto the quay. The other 2 crew members had to jump into the sea and swim ashore.  No reports of injuries.

Torvang
Photo: tk.no

Authorities were alerted of the incident with the local fire brigade aided by the NSSR placed booms around the Torvang to contain any oil pollution released from the vessel. The police and Norwegian Maritime Authority have launched an investigation into the incident. No details from the initial investigation has been released, but there is some assumptions the imbalanced was caused by the cargo shifting after loading was completed. Reports state a sludge suction has been requested to help dewater the vessel. After dewatering, the assumption the Torvang will right itself.

 

Ablette

Ablette

Ablette

On the morning of May 13, the 25 meter long fishing vessel Ablette (MMSI: 227309000) caught fire in the Bay of Biscay 120 miles west of Gironde, France. The Ablette had suffered water ingress which resulted in causing a fire on board the vessel.  The vessel requested assistance with authorities dispatching multiple aircraft to the area. Authorities requested nearby vessels to assist. The 122.5 meter long, 10546 dwt cargo vessel FWN Sun (IMO: 9721669) was headed to Gibraltar from La Rochelle and rescued the 2 crew of the Ablette.  The crew were later airlifted to a SAR helicopter which transported to shore. The crew were taken to hospital and treated for injuries.  No further details reported.

FWN Sun