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Splendid Ace

Splendid Ace

Splendid Ace
Photo: stvincenttimes.com

On the morning of November 10, the 198 meter long, 19893 dwt vehicle carrier Splendid Ace (IMO: 9252228) became damaged in the Caribbean Sea while entering the port of Kingstown, St. Vincent. The Splendid Ace was attempting to berth at the cruise ship dock when it struck an unknown underwater object. The object punctured the vessel’s starboard forward hull at the waterline. The Splendid Ace was able to unload enough cargo resulting in the hole being sufficiently above the waterline to prevent any water ingress.

Reports state the vessel was surveyed for damage and the vessel remained at the berth for several days. This prevented cruise ships to dock at St. Vincent during this time. The Splendid Ace was able to finally leave port on November 12.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Meggy

Meggy

Meggy
Photo: schuttevaer.nl

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Meggy (MMSI: 244700774) was damaged on the Waal River near Weurt, Netherlands. The Meggy had struck a groyne tearing a hole in the vessel’s bow. Unable to control the flooding, the Meggy moored at a quay and requested assistance.  Local fire fighters arrived on scene with a response team and fire boats. While the fire fighters placed pumps and began dewatering efforts, the 135 meter long self-propelled container barge La Terna (MMSI: 244700631) assisted by lashing straps to the Meggy to keep the vessel stable.

Meggy
Photo: destentor.nl

After the vessel is stabilized, divers will inspect the hull and see if the bow can be patched. Reports state the Meggy will required to be lightered before it will be allowed to proceed to drydock for repairs. No reports of injuries.

Fint

Fint

Fint
Photo: baselland.ch

On May 19, the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Fint sprung a leak on the Rhine while berthed near Basel, Switzerland.  The Fint was bound for Birsfelden from Weil upon Rhine with a cargo of diesel fuel when it suffered water ingress in one of the cargo tanks. The crew was able to divert the cargo of fuel into another cargo tank.  Authorities were alerted and arrived on scene to monitor the situation. No reports of injuries or pollution released.