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Goldeneye

Goldeneye

Goldeneye
Photo: theboholstandard.com

The 190 meter long, 52421 dwt bulk carrier Goldeneye sustained hull damage while berthed at Garcia Hernandez, Bohol, Philippines. The bulk carrier, loaded with limestone, was moored  when tropical storm Quennie sent the vessel against its berth.  Waves pushed the Goldeneye onto a berthing dolphin, a fixed structure extending above the water.  The vessel sustained multiple scrapes before it’s hull punctured three times in the vessel’s ballast tanks.  The storm  continued to slam against Goldeneye until it was pushed onto the top of a berthing dolphin.

GOLDENEYE

Reports state authorities are concern of potential pollution release with Typhoon Ruby approaching.  The Goldeneye has some 300 tons of bunker fuel on board.  Authorities have asked the  crew secure the vessel and to offload the fuel. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Bella Desgagnes

Bella Desgagnes

Bella Desgagnes
Photo: radio-canada.ca

On November 25, the 97 meter ro-ro passenger ship Bella Desgagnes ran aground in the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Kegaska, Quebec. The Bella Desgagnes had encountered strong winds reaching in excess of 80 km/h when the vessel struck the seabed off Kegaska.  One of the vessel’s bow thrusters sustained damage.  None of the passengers were injured, but one crewman suffered minor injuries. The Bella Desgagnes proceeded to Sept-Îles at reduced speed.  Reports state divers had made an inspection to the bow thrusters  to see what repairs were necessary.

Pacifica

Pacifica

PACIFICA

The 21 meter long fishing vessel Pacifica reported it was in distress in the Pacific Ocean 144 miles from Oahu.  The crew reported to authorities that the vessel had suffered a leak and uncontrolled water ingress.  The Coast Guard dispatched aircraft along with the 87 foot long cutter Kittiwake to the scene.  An HC-130 Hercules airplane arrived and dropped dewatering equipment to the Pacifica.  The crew was able to get the dewatering pumps working and bring the flooding under control.  No reports of injuries.