Browsed by
Tag: Coast Guard

Collision in Straits of Mackinac

Collision in Straits of Mackinac

MESABI_MINER

The 1004 foot long, dwt 62335 bulk carrier Mesabi Miner collided with the 68 meter long, Coast Guard cutter Hollyhock near the Mackinac Bridge in the Straits of Mackinac.  The Hollyhock was breaking ice with several lake freighters following behind with the Miner following astern of the icebreaker.  When the Hollyhock hit an ice pressure ridge, it suddenly halted.  The Mesabi Miner was unable to stop and struck the stern of the cutter.  The cutter had significant damage to its stern and fantail while the Mesabi Miner sustained damage to its bow.  The Mesabi Miner was freed later the same day by the assistance of cutters Biscayne Bay and Katmai Bay.  The Hollyhock proceeded to St. Ignace aided by the cutter Biscayne Bay.  The Mesabi Miner continued on its way to Gary, Indiana with its cargo of iron ore.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Photo: uscg
Photo: uscg
Related articles
Enhanced by Zemanta
Adventure aground

Adventure aground

Photo: USCG
Photo: USCG

The 23 meter long passenger ferry Adventure ran aground near Battery Island, North Carolina.  The ferry was on its regular run between Southport and Bald Head with 31 passengers when it struck a sandbar.  Some 13 passengers were injured with 3 suffering moderate to severe injuries.  The vessel requested assistance with the 47-foot motor life boat and 25 foot response boat from the Oak Island Coast Guard Station responding.  The Coast Guard boats were able to transfer the injured passengers off the ferry and transport them to the nearby marina.  The remaining passengers were taken ashore with the assistance of other rescue vessels and the Bald Head Island Ferry Ranger.  No reports of pollution released.  A tug was requested to help refloat the Advernture.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Photo: USCG
Photo: USCG
Enhanced by Zemanta
Coast Guard vessel aground

Coast Guard vessel aground

KV_ANDENES

The 105 meter long Coast Guard vessel Andenes went aground onto a reef near Rødbergsodden, Lenvik, Norway.  The Norwegian vessel suffered hull damage with water ingress into the fresh water tank.  No reports of injuries to the 67 people on board.  The Andenes was able to pull herself free and proceeded at reduced speed under her own power.  A rescue vessel and lifeboat was dispatched from Tromsø to escort the Andenes back to port.  No reports of pollution released.  There was a strong wind at the time, but there was no reports stating weather was a factor in the vessel’s grounding.

Enhanced by Zemanta