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Britannica Hav

Britannica Hav

 

Britannica Hav
Photo: lemarin.fr

On March 20, the 39 meter long fishing vessel Deborah collided with the 82 meter long, 2289 dwt cargo vessel Britannica Hav in the English Channel near Cherbourg, France. The Britannica Hav was en route to Keadby from Santander with a cargo of steel when it was struck amidships by the Deborah. The Britannica Hav sustained severe hull damage and the cargo holds quickly filled with water. Her seven crew were able to escape into the cargo vessel’s two life rafts before the Britannica Hav capsized.

The Deborah was able to rescue the seven crewmen from the life rafts. Authorities dispatched a helicopter from Jobourg to assist. The helicopter was able to hoist all seven crew from the Britannica Hav off the trawler.  One crewman from the Britannica Hav suffered slight injuries and was taken to hospital.

The Deborah sustained bow damage during the collision, but was able to stay afloat. The master of the Deborah also sustained injuries, but decided to stay on board the vessel until it could return back to port in Zeebrugge. There he was later taken to hospital for treatment.

Authorities dispatched patrol boats to the scene to monitor the overturned Britannica Hav. Pollution from the fuel tanks was spotted around the wreck. Debris including several hatch covers were being tracked as being a danger to navigation.

Reports state the authorities dispatched the tug Abeille Liberté to the scene to take the overturned Britannica Hav under tow. After connecting a towline, they proceeded for Le Havre at a slow speed so that the Britannica Hav would not sink. Another tug was dispatched and recovered the hatch covers.

Việt Thuận 68

Việt Thuận 68

The 79 meter long, 3095 dwt cargo vessel Việt Thuận 68 collided and sank off Nam Dinh, Vietnam. The Việt Thuận 68 had collided with the coastal vessel Phuong Linh 16 sustaining hull damage including water ingress.  The crew of the Phuong Linh 16 transferred a pump over to the Việt Thuận 68 while it took it under tow back to port.  Two other vessels arrived on scene to help escort the crippled Việt Thuận 68 being towed by the Phuong Linh 16.  Before the vessels reached the safety of port, the pumps failed to stop the flooding.  Before the Việt Thuận 68 sank, all nine crew were safely rescued. No reports of injuries.

 

Michael Putra

Michael Putra

Michael Putra
Photo: tribunnews.com

On February 28, the 63 meter long, 1534 dwt cargo vessel Michael Putra caught fire in the Java Sea off Bangka Belitung Islands, Indonesia. The Michael Putra was headed for Bintan Island with general cargo along with 17 vehicles and 36 motorbikes when a fire started in the cargo hold. The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze, but as they fought the fire there was an explosion. The master ordered the crew to abandon ship into the vessel’s liferaft.  The survivors were rescued 2 hours later by passing fishermen.  The fishermen rescued all 16 crew and 2 passengers on board. No reports of injuries.

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Crewmen reported hearing several explosions from the cargo deck of the Michael Putra while waiting to be rescued.  Authorities state the Michael Putra was last reported as still burning and adrift. Salvage may be an option if the fire can be extinguished on the Michael Putra. The general cargo and vehicles on board are a total loss.

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