The 114 meter long, 3346 dwt freighter Sormovkiy 199 suffered damage in the ice while departing Rostov-on-Don, Russia, in the Azov-Don Channel. The Sormovkiy was proceeding in a convoy through the ice with an icebreaker escort when it suffered hull damage to its stem. The rudder compartment was holed in the ice. The crew were able to patch the hull and resume its voyage to its destination to Samsun, Turkey. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 43 meter long, 405 dwt standby vessel Vos Sailor became disabled in rough seas in the North Sea off Aberdeen, Scotland. The Vos Sailor suffered significant damage from large waves over 20 feet high and winds over 70 knots. The vessel suffered damage and severe water ingress quickly flooding the vessel. A mayday call was sent out as the Vos Sailor became disabled. Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene. The helicopter was able to winch 11 crewmen to safety. Reports state one crewman who suffered fatal injuries was left on board the vessel. One rescuer also suffered minor injuries during the rescue. The Vos Sailor remained adrift in the North Sea until a tug could reach the scene from Invergordon. The tug will take the Vos Sailor under tow back to Aberdeen.
The 18 meter long, 35 gt high-speed workboat Windcat 9 was damaged near Spurn Point, Humber, England. The vessel had been holed while working at an offshore wind farm. The Windcat 9 sent out a distress call that the vessel was in danger of sinking. The RNLI launched two lifeboats and a RAF rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene. A nearby vessel came to the assistance of the workboat safely transferring the 3 crew and 12 passengers. The rescue helicopter and RNLI lifeboat crew transferred two pumps on board the vessel and were able to get the flooding under control. The Windcat 9 was taken under tow and proceeded back to Grimsby. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
