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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.

 

Kayo

Kayo

Kayo
Photo: vmrcc.gov.vn

On the night of December 5, the 92 meter long, 5193 dwt cargo vessel Kayo (IMO: 9577331) became disabled in the South China Sea some 65 nautical miles east of Malaysia.  The Kayo departed from Lumut, Malaysia with a cargo of clay bound for Hon Gai, Quang Ninh, Vietnam when it suffered a cargo shift.  The Kayo lost stability and developed a 15 degree list to starboard.

Kayo

The Kayo sent out a distress call which was received by Vietnamese authorities who forward the request to the Malaysian Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center.  The MRCC dispatched the Coast Guard vessel KM Sebatik (MMSI: 533140015) to assist the Kayo.  The KM Sebatik escorted the Kayo to a the Kemaman Port anchorage area. The Kayo’s owners have arranged a tug to take the Kayo under tow to a nearby port.  No reports of injuries.

Hua De 858

Hua De 858

Hua De 858
Photo: imarine.cn

On the night of December 3, the 97 meter long, 5,035 dwt  cargo vessel Hua De 858 (MMSI: 413201510) broke-in-two in Xinghua Bay off the coast of Fuzhou, China. The Hua De 858 departed on November 28 with a full load of cargo bound to Haikou from Fuzhou. As the cargo vessel passed  between Xiaori Island and Daheyu Island, the Hua De 858 struck bottom on a shoal.  The grounding resulted in structural failure to the hull broken apart amidships.  Chinese authorities were alerted and deployed a rescue team to the scene.  All 12 crew on board the vessel would be safely evacuated and transported to shore.  No reports of injuries.

Hua De 858
Photo: soho.com

Authorities have broadcasted an advisory for vessels to keep distance from the Hua De 858.  An investigation into the incident and structural failure is ongoing. Reports state the Hua De 858 was launched in 2008.