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Kiel Canal Collision

Kiel Canal Collision

Essence

On the morning of February 6, the 168 meter long, 21298 dwt container ship Essence (IMO: 9491496)  collided with the 142 meter long, 9516 dwt container ship X-Press Mülhacen (IMO: 9365960) on the Kiel Canal next to the Holtenau locks at Kiel, Germany. The Essence, en route to Rotterdam from Kotka, was exiting out of the south lock in thick fog when it scraped against the X-Press Mülhacen as it was attempting to enter the north lock. Both vessels were detained while the water police launched an investigation into the incident. After the questioning and inspections were completed a few hours later, the Essence was allowed to proceed on its voyage. Reports state the X-Press Mülhacen was detained until the evening of February 6 before it could continue on its journey to Gdynia.  There were no reports of injuries or any pollution released.

X-Press Mülhacen

Nuclear Collision: 50 Let Pobedy

Nuclear Collision: 50 Let Pobedy

50 Let Pobedy
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On the night of January 26, the 159 meter long, 3505 dwt nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy (IMO: 9152959) collided with the 153 meter long, 20,144 dwt cargo vessel Yamal Krechet (IMO: 9202041) in the Kara Sea in the Northern Sea Route off Russia. Reports state the icebreaker was struck by the Yamal Krechet resulting in a large gash on the port bow hull above the waterline. Reports state the 50 Let Pobedy continued to operate and there was no damage to the vessel’s nuclear reactor.

50 Let Pobedy
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News reports state the icebreaker may have to return to Murmansk for repairs. No reports of injuries on either vessel.

Block Island Collision

Block Island Collision

Block Island Collision
Photo: US Coast Guard

On the evening of January 23, the 87 foot long, 297 gt scalloper Vanquish (IMO: 9633056) collided with the 55 foot long trawler Mattie and Maren II (MMSI: 367388850) in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 10 miles south of Block Island, Rhode Island.  The two fishing vessels were operating in foul weather with six foot waves and winds reaching 25 miles per hour when they collided. The Vanquish was undamaged and there were no injuries to the 6 crew onboard.  However, the Mattie and Maren II sustained hull damage resulting in uncontrolled water ingress. The 4 crew on board donned survival suits and prepared to abandon ship due to the flooding.

Mattie and Maren II

A distress call was sent out with the United States Coast Guard responding. The Coast Guard dispatched the 47 foot motor life boat from Montauk, New York along with a Jayhawk helicopter from Cape Cod.  Within an hour the motor life boat reached the Mattie and Maren II and assisted in dewatering efforts.  Unfortunately, the trawler was too far waterlogged and weather conditions were deteriorating. The four crew were transferred safely off the trawler to the motor life boat and later taken to Montauk.  No reports of injuries.

The Vanquish was able to proceed under its own power to port in New Bedford.  The Coast Guard issued out a marine alert that the trawler was adrift in the area.

Vanquish

There were no additional reports of the status of the Mattie and Maren II.  It may be assumed the trawler sank after the incident.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.