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Grigory Lovtsov

Grigory Lovtsov

Grigory Lovtsov
Photo: Pravda.ru

On the afternoon of October 18, 2024, the 41 meter long, 194 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Grigory Lovtsov (IMO:8974922) capsized in the Sea of Okhotsk off the Sakhalin Island, Russia. The Grigory Lovtsov was loaded with gravel and sand when it lost stability and rolled over. Three of the crew on board the vessel were thrown into sea while another four on board were reported as missing. The three crew were pulled from the water by a rescue helicopter.  One of the crew was injured and later taken to hospital.

Authorities have launched a search and rescue operation. A rescue boat aided by two tugboats are currently looking for the missing four crew.  Initial reports state the cargo vessel may have been overloaded at the time.  A report states the other 2 crew rescued perished from the incident suggesting there may be only a sole survivor from the capsizing. The incident is under investigation.

The Grigory Lovtsov had been in a prior incident. The vessel got stuck in the ice back in 2022 requiring evacuation.

B Line

B Line

B Line
Photo: KEGM

On October 12, the 7050 dwt cargo vessel B Line (IMO: 1062158) became disabled on the Bosphorus near Akıntıburnu, Turkey.  The B Line was headed for Burgas from Haifa when it suffered a power blackout after main engine failure. The vessel requested assistance with authorities dispatching the tug Kurtarma 5 to the scene.  The Kurtarma 5 took the B Line under tow and proceeded to an anchorage off Ahirkapi where it will undergo repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Gotland

Gotland

Gotland
Photo: RNLI/Brian McGlennon

On October 7, the 85 meter long, 3577 dwt cargo vessel Gotland (IMO: 9411824) ran aground in the Kylerhea near the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The Gotland was en route to Belfast from Wolgast when it nearly ran ashore.  The Coastguard was alerted and RNLI lifeboats from Kyle and Portree responded. The lifeboats found the Gotland hard aground but in stable condition. A tug was requested and was on standby until the cargo vessel was refloated on the next high tide. The vessels proceeded to Glenelg Bay where the Gotland anchored.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The cause of the grounding was not reported.