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Calypso – Z84

Calypso – Z84

Calypso Z84
Photo: RNLI

On February 23, the 35 meter long fishing vessel Calypso Z84 became disabled in the Celtic Sea off Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom.  The Calypso had suffered a broken gear box and gone adrift in heavy seas.  The crew requested assistance with nearby fishing vessels and the RNLI lifeboat from Padstow responding.  The fishing vessel Soetkin was able to pass a line to the Calypso and begun a tow to Milford Haven.  No reports of injuries.

The tow was later to be transferred to the 34 meter long tug Svitzer Caldey when the tug collided with the fishing vessel. Another tug took over and towed the Calypso to Pembroke. An inspection found the Calypso had sustained damage up to the centreline. Reports state the Calypso was taken to a ship yard for repairs.  No details to any damage to the Svitzer Caldey.

Lelystad Lock Collision

Lelystad Lock Collision

Noordereiland
Photo: omroepflevoland.nl

On February 13, the 60 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Noordereiland collided with the 64 meter long, 1469 dwt cargo vessel Bonita in the Houtrib Lock in Lelystad, Netherlands. The Bonita had entered the lock and was unable to slow down before it struck the stern of the Noordereiland. The tanker-barge sustained significant damage, but no reports of injuries or pollution released on either vessel. Authorities detained both vessels until an investigation into the incident could be completed. Reports state the Bonita had just returned back into services after repairs from an earlier grounding.

 

Collision on the Waal

Collision on the Waal

Piz Palü
Photo: twitter

The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Piz Palü collided with the 187 meter long self-propelled barge Rhenus Luenen on the Waal near Kekerdom, Netherlands. The Piz Palü was headed in ballast to Rotterdam when it struck two barges being pushed by the Rhenus Luenen.  After the collision, the vessels ran aground onto a nearby crib.  The Piz Palü sustained hull damage above the waterline resulting in no water ingress or pollution released.

Authorities were alerted and the local fire brigade dispatched a fireboat to the scene. The Piz Palü was able to be refloated and allowed to continue on to Rotterdam. The Rhenus Luenen remained aground and required to be lightered.  The bunker Martina 2 arrived on scene later and assisted in refloating the barges. Reports state there were no injuries on either vessels.