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Grande Colonia

Grande Colonia

Grande Colonia
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On the afternoon of January 20, the 176 meter long, 12292 dwt car carrier Grande Colonia (IMO: 9318527) became disabled in the English Channel off Cape Gris-Nez, France. The Grande Colonia had suffered engine failure and had gone adrift. After the crew was unable to make repairs, the vessel dropped anchor and began arrangements for towing. French authorities dispatched the 91 meter long, 4250 dwt tugboat Abeille Normandie (IMO: 9442421) to the scene and be available to provide assistance if needed. The car carrier had also arranged for the 49 meter long, 1262 gt tug Centaurus (IMO: 9433755) which departed from Rotterdam, but would not be on site until the following day.

Around midnight on January 20, the Grande Colonia, pushed by wind and the tide, started to drag its anchor. To avoid the car carrier from running aground, the Abeille Normandie established a towline to secure the vessel. The Centaurus arrived on site later that day. It would take several attempts and most of the day to pass the tow to the tug. The Centaurus and Grande Colonia would proceed on to Flushing where it arrived on January 22. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

Final Answer

Final Answer

Final Answer

 

On January 22, the 45 meter long fishing vessel Final Answer (MMSI: 316027009) became disabled in the Gulf of Maine off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. Limited reports state the lobster boat had suffered engine problems in heavy seas off Nova Scotia. The Canadian Coast Guard dispatched a rescue vessel to the scene and escorted the Final Answer back to port. No further details reported.

 

Disabled off Daejin

Disabled off Daejin

Disabled off Daejin
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On the morning of January 19, a 2.35 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Sea of Japan approximately 1.1 kilometers north of Daejin Port in Donghae, South Korea. The fishing vessel was unable to steer after it entangled a large floating object around its propeller.  Unable to clear the obstruction around the screw, the vessel alerted the South Korean Coast Guard for assistance. The P-65 patrol vessel was dispatched to the scene.  Two divers entered the water and removes some 40 kilograms of rope from around the screw, but were unable to remove everything. A tugboat was requested and took the disabled fishing vessel under tow. The vessels proceeded to Daejin where authorities removed the remaining net from the propeller. 

Authorities conducted a safety management and screen the crew of the fishing vessel for alcohol.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.