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Spil Ningsih

Spil Ningsih

Spil Ningsih
Photo: Seychelles Port Authority

On October 19, the 208 meter long, 33,836 dwt container ship Spil Ningsih (IMO: 9273959) ran aground in the Indian Ocean off Ste Anne Island, Seychelles. Authorities dispatched a response team including tugs and personnel to assist in freeing the vessel. Due to the location of the grounding, there was an increase risk the Spil Ningsih would be pushed further aground parallel to the shoreline. Seychelles authorities found the boxship had not sustained any damage and there was no signs of any pollution released.  Initial attempts to free the Spil Ningsih were unsuccessful, but the boxship was refloated early the next day on the rising tide. The Spil Ningsih was towed to a safe anchorage where it would undergo another inspection before it was allowed to be proceed to the Mahe, Seychelles.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Peyton Lynn C

Peyton Lynn C

Peyton Lynn C

On October 17, the 141 meter long, 12193 dwt container ship Peyton Lynn C (IMO: 9295531)  allided with the lock wall on the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Peyton Lynn C was headed for Fredericia from Hamburg when it entered the new south lock at .  While moored in the lock, the boxship struck the wall in the lock. The vessel remained detained for an hour while the incident was investigated and found no significant damage. The Peyton Lynn C was allowed to proceed on with its voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

One Maneuver

One Maneuver

One Maneuver
Photo: dailyecho.co.uk

On the afternoon of October 15, the 302 meter long, 79423 dwt container ship One Maneuver ran aground on the bramble bank  just outside Southampton, England. The boxship had just left Southampton bound for Rotterdam when it lost power and ran up on the sandbank. Unable to free itself the boxship requested assistance. Multiple tugs arrived on scene and were able to refloat the One Maneuver.  The vessels proceeded to the south-east of the Isle of Wight where the One Maneuver anchored.  The vessel was later inspected by divers for any damage.  The divers find one of the vessel’s ballast tanks had been breached.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.