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Angela Michelle

Angela Michelle

Photo: uscg
Photo: uscg

On April 18, the 61 foot long fishing vessel Angela Michelle became disabled some 115 miles off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts. The Angela Michelle had gone adrift after its propeller and rudder fouled by an anchor line. The crew requested assistance with the Coast Guard cutter Legare responding.  The Legare arrived on scene and towed the Angela Michelle back towards Gloucester. A motor lifeboat took over the tow and the Angela Michelle arrived safely in port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Standebarm

Standebarm

STRANDEBARM

On April 15, the 45 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Strandebarm became disabled in Topp Sound off Grytøya, Norway. The Strandebarm had suffered a failure in the steering gear shortly after leaving the pier. The ferry was locked in reverse and moved in circles for several hours until a rescue vessel arrived. The ferry was taken under tow and proceeded to Harstad. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Viking Var

Viking Var

Viking-Var

The 135 meter long passenger ship Viking Var became disabled on the Danube River at Passau, Germany. The Viking Var had run into driftwood while running downstream which became entangled in the propeller.  The passenger ship went adrift and ran over a buoy.  The crew was able to control the vessel with the bow thruster and berth the vessel.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the buoy was damaged.