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MSC Talia F

MSC Talia F

MSC Talia F
Photo: Salvamento Marítimo

On April 19, the 139 meter long, 11816 dwt container ship MSC Talia F  (IMO: 9308601) became disabled on the Atlantic Ocean off  Punta Melenara, Spain. The MSC Talia F loaded with containers  had suffered engine failure and went adrift in rough conditions with winds reaching 30 knots and waves reaching 2 meters.

The MSC Talia F contacted authorities requesting assistance. The Salvamento Marítimo deployed the tugboat Heroínas de Sálvora to assist.  The tug was able to take the container ship under tow and proceeded to Port La Palmas. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the MSC Talia F was able to make repairs and proceed on its voyage to Nouakchott, Mauritania.

CMA CGM Pelleas

CMA CGM Pelleas

CMA CGM Pelleas
Photo: bbc.co.uk

On April 9, the 350 meter long, 120853 dwt container ship CMA CGM Pelleas (IMO: 9365788) ran aground in the English Channel at Southampton, England.  The CMA CGM Pelleas was departing from its berth in Southampton bound for Rotterdam when it made a navigation error and nearly struck a retaining wall, but instead ran aground just short of the wall.

Harbour tugs were able to quickly pull the container ship free and escort the vessel to a berth.  There were no reports of injuries.  The CMA CGM Pelleas is to be inspected for any damage from the incident.  The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has launched an investigation into the incident.

Victoria L

Victoria L

Victoria L
Photo: Dutch Coast Guard

On the afternoon of April 9, the 161 meter long, 17666 dwt container ship Victoria L (IMO: 9430155) caught fire in the North Sea some 56 kilometers off Scheveningen, Netherlands. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room while en route to Rotterdam from Hamburg without cargo.  The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze, but their efforts were not successful.

Victoria L
Photo: Dutch Coast Guard

The Victoria L sent out a distress call  with the Dutch Coast Guard responding. Multiple boats along with a fix-wing aircraft and 2 helicopters were deployed to assist the container ship. A fire brigade was transported by helicopter to the Victoria L. After a few hours after the fire started, the fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze.

Reports state the Victoria L was able to regain power and proceeded to Rotterdam escorted by the KNRM. No reports of injuries to the 19 crew on board.  The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed. The incident is under investigation.