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Collision on Western Scheldt

Collision on Western Scheldt

Beringzee
Photo: KNRM

On the afternoon of May 30, the 170 meter long container ship Containerships Nord (IMO: 9813993) collided with the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Beringzee (MMSI: 205508590) on the Western Scheldt near Paal, Netherlands. The two vessels had departed from Antwerp when the Containerships Nord struck the stern of the Beringzee.  The Beringzee sustained significant hull damage to the starboard section of the stern with the wheelhouse and living quarters suffering water ingress.

One Beringzee crew member fell overboard and sustained serious injuries. The crew member was transferred to a police boat and later airlifted by helicopter to hospital. There were no reports of injuries or damage to the Containerships Nord.

To keep the the damaged Beringzee afloat, the two self propelled barges the 80 meter long Kevalia (MMSI: 226001810) and 110 meter long Verity (MMSI: 205383490) came to the aid and help stabilized the tanker-barge. Authorities have placed oil booms around the Beringzee as some oil pollution could be seen around the vessel. Reports state two tugs took the Beringzee under tow on May 31 and proceeded to Terneuzen.  The Containerships Nord proceeded under its own power to Flushing where it was inspected. The incident is being investigated by authorities.

 

Lila Canada

Lila Canada

Lila Canada
Photo: KEGM

On May 23, the 148 meter long, 13760 dwt container ship Lila Canada (IMO: 9332717) became disabled in the Sea of Marmara near Sarayburnu, Turkey. The Lila Canada was en route to Sulina from Piraeus when it suffered engine failure. Turkish authorities dispatched the tugs 197 gt Kurtarma 11 (IMO: 9854399) and  272 gt Mehmetçik (IMO: 9816268) to assist the vessel. The tugs were able take the Lila Canada under tow and proceeded to Ahırkapı where it dropped anchor. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

MSC Elsa 3

MSC Elsa 3

MSC Elsa 3
Photo: Indian Navy

On the early morning of May 24, the 184 meter long, 22994 dwt container ship MSC Elsa 3 (IMO: 9123221) capsized and sank in the in the Arabian Sea some 38 nautical miles southwest of Kochi, India. The MSC Elsa 3 departed just a day before from Vizhinjam bound for Kochi with 640 containers when it suffered water ingress along its starboard hull.  The flooding could not be controlled and one or more holds became flooded.  The container ship developed a sharp list to starboard.

The 24 crew on board the MSC Elsa 3 had set out a distress call before abandoning into 2 life rafts. Indian authorities dispatched vessels and aircraft in a search and rescue for the survivors. The Indian Coast Guard rescued 21 of the crew while 3 crew members remained on board in hopes to salvage the container ship.  Before any salvage plans could be executed, weather conditions worsen and the Indian Navy removed the final 3 crew members off the MSC Elsa 3.  The Container ship would finally roll over onto its starboard hull and sink.  No reports of injuries.

Authorities state there is concern of both oil and hazardous cargo pollution being released from the incident. A large oil slick was visible over the area where the container ship sank and multiple containers were adrift in the water. The MSC Elsa 3 had 25 containers of hazardous cargo along with 367 metric tons of fuel oil and 84 tons of diesel fuel. Indian Authorities have deployed teams to monitor the area for pollution. Alerts to the public warned of oil pollution may washup along the shoreline and should keep distance from any containers that reach shore. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

The MSC Elsa 3 had a prior incident in 2016. The container ship had struck a bulk carrier in an anchorage off Yemen and sustained some damage to its forecastle.