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Thorco Lineage

Thorco Lineage

Thorco Lineage

On June 24, the 132 meter long, 16949 dwt cargo vessel Thorco Lineage ran aground off Raroia Atoll, French Polynesia.  The cargo vessel was en route to Hobart, Australia from Baltimore, United States when it ran ashore along the northern edge of the atoll.  No reports of injuries to the 18 crew on board, damage or pollution released.  

Authorities dispatched the multi-purpose naval vessel Bougainville to the scene. The Bougainville will attempt to refloat the Thorco Lineage. The Bougainville was able to attach a towline and pull the cargo vessel free.  However, the the towline broke leaving the Thorco Lineage adrift in the open sea.  Reports state the Thorco Lineage drifted away from the shoreline and a tug from Papeete was dispatched to take over the towing of the cargo vessel later the same day.   Authorities are still monitoring the situation.

Thorco Lineage

 

 

Mutha Pioneer

Mutha Pioneer

Mutha Pioneer
Photo: srilankamirror.com

The 76 meter long, 2357 dwt cargo vessel Mutha Pioneer became disabled off Colombo, Sri Lanka.  The Mutha Pioneer suffered a cargo shift and developed a significant list to port.  Unable to right the vessel, the crew requested assistance.  Two naval vessels from Sri Lanka responded to the scene and rescued all 11 crew off the Mutha Pioneer.  No reports of injuries.  No further details reported.

Lago Icalma

Lago Icalma

Lago Icalma
Photo: twitter

On April 25, the 62 meter long, 1563 dwt cargo vessel Lago Icalma allided with the barge Rano Aroi II in Hanga Roa Bay, Easter Island. The Lago Icalma was at anchor when the barge Rano Aroi II arrived on scene to begin lightering operations.  The barge struck the against the Lago Icalma breaching the hull and rupturing a fuel tank. Diesel fuel was released into the water.  Local authorities arrived on scene and placed booms around the hull, but some pollution washed ashore.  Reports state absorbent materials were used to collect most of the diesel fuel from the shoreline.   The crew of the Lago Icalma transferred fuel from the damaged tank and was able to seal the breach.  No reports of injuries.