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Knot Slow

Knot Slow

Knot Slow
Photo: sanpedrosun.com

On the morning of December 13, the water taxi Knot Slow (BZ0168) ran aground in the Caribbean Sea in an area known as the “Short Cut” near Belize City, Belize. The Knot Slow had departed from Belize City on its regular route with stops at Caye Chapel, Caye Caulker and San Pedro. Twenty minutes in the voyage the water taxi was passing through an area called the “Short Cut” when it ran ashore on a mangrove island.

Knot Slow
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The vessel alerted Belize Port Authority who deployed a response team to the scene of the incident.  Rescuers found the captain and 3 passengers had suffered minor injuries and were taken to Belize City for medical treatment. The remaining passengers on the Knot Slow were later safely transferred to another vessel and continued onto their destination.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

 

Splendid Ace

Splendid Ace

Splendid Ace
Photo: stvincenttimes.com

On the morning of November 10, the 198 meter long, 19893 dwt vehicle carrier Splendid Ace (IMO: 9252228) became damaged in the Caribbean Sea while entering the port of Kingstown, St. Vincent. The Splendid Ace was attempting to berth at the cruise ship dock when it struck an unknown underwater object. The object punctured the vessel’s starboard forward hull at the waterline. The Splendid Ace was able to unload enough cargo resulting in the hole being sufficiently above the waterline to prevent any water ingress.

Reports state the vessel was surveyed for damage and the vessel remained at the berth for several days. This prevented cruise ships to dock at St. Vincent during this time. The Splendid Ace was able to finally leave port on November 12.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Nordic Wolverine

Nordic Wolverine

Nordic Wolverine
Photo: time24.news

On July 19, the 158 meter long, 16000 dwt tanker Nordic Wolverine ran aground in the Caribbean Sea off Barranquilla, Columbia. The tanker departed from Cartagena loaded with chemicals and arrived off the entrance to the Magdalena River when it ran aground off the breakwater. Tugs were dispatched but were unable to free the Nordic Wolverine. The tanker had gone aground on rocky bottom and authorities requested a special tug to pull it free.

The tanker remained aground six days until the tug arrived and were finally able to free the Nordic Wolverine. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.