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Cellus

Cellus

Cellus
Photo: bbc.com

On the morning of December 19, the 100 meter long, 6251 dwt cargo vessel Cellus (IMO: 9173317) ran aground in the River Wear at the entrance to the Port of Sunderland, England. The Cellus had departed from Brünsbuttel with a cargo of paper products when it grounded as it entered the port. The cargo vessel was unable to free itself and requested assistance. Tugboats were dispatched from the Tees and Tyne to free the Cellus as it was blocking the port entrance. The tugs arrived on site and were able to pull the cargo vessel free. The Cellus was later docked at a quay within the port. No reports of injuries or pollution released. No details if the Cellus sustained any hull damage or was inspected for damage.

EEVA VG

EEVA VG

EEVA VG

On December 8, the 103 meter long, 5019 dwt cargo vessel EEVA VG (IMO: 9769104) became disabled in the Kattegat near Grenaa, Denmark. The EEVA VG had suffered a mechanical breakdown and the cargo vessel had to drop anchor. Unable to make repairs, the crew requested assistance. On December 16, the 37 meter long tugboat Anteos (IMO: 9223681) was dispatched and took the EEVA VG under tow and proceeded to Brunsbüttel.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

Kattegat Sea Collision

Kattegat Sea Collision

Noren
Photo: sjofartstidningen.se

On the afternoon of December 10, the 90 meter long, 5211 dwt cargo vessel Noren (IMO: 9968255) collided with the 20 meter long fishing vessel Obsala in the Kattegat Sea northwest of the island of Nidingen, Sweden. The Noren was headed to Hargshamn from Shoreham when it collided with the Obsala. Swedish authorities were alerted and deployed multiple Coast Guard patrol boats along with a helicopter from Gothenburg.  The 12 meter long SSRS lifeboat Josephine (MMSI: 265001100) was also dispatched to assist. Rescuers found both vessels had only sustained slight damage and neither were in danger. The Obsala did suffered problems with its engine and fishing gear requiring the vessel to be towed to a shipyard for repairs. There were no reports of injuries on either vessel.

SSRS Josephine
Photo: SSRS

Authorities launched an investigation into the incident. The Coast Guard tested crew for alcohol which return negative results. After the preliminary investigation had been completed, the Swedish Coast Guard issued a fine to the master of the Noren for negligence. Reports state the fine was paid immediately and the vessel proceeded on its voyage to its destination.