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Sikelela Aground

Sikelela Aground

Sikelela
Photo: NSRI

On August 28, the fishing vessel Sikelela ran aground in St. Francis Bay near St. Francis, South Africa. The vessel had suffered a power blackout while attempting to return to harbour in 5 meter swells and high winds.  The crew was unable to gain control of the Sikelela as the waves drove the vessel ashore.  The eight crewmen escaped the fishing vessel to the shoreline.  A few others were unable to leap ashore and were left hanging onto the vessel as waves crashed over the vessel.  The NSRI lifeboat arrived on scene and rescued three crew.  The NRSI also rescued the  master of the Sikelela. He had suffered injuries after loosing his footing.  The Sikelela continued to be battered into the rocks the following days until  it was smashed into a total loss.  Some oil and fuel was released but was dissipated by the waves.

 

Acorn Adrift

Acorn Adrift

Acorn adrift RNLI
Photo: RNLI

The 26 meter long fishing vessel Acorn Ins237 suffered a power blackout off Auskerry, Scotland.  The Acorn had suffered an electrical fault and could not restart the main engine.  The crew contacted the Shetlands Coast Guard station who asked the RNLI station from Kirkwall to assist.  The RNLI lifeboat reached the scene an hour later and shortly afterwards towed the Acorn to Kirwall.  Both vessels arrived back in port a few hours later.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Tonny Marie

Tonny Marie

Tonny Marie NSSR
Photo: NSSR

The 15 meter long fishing vessel Tonny Marie became disabled off Svolvaer, Norway.  The Tonny Marie had its propeller fouled by a rope.  The crew requested assistance with the NSSR lifeboat responding.  A diver was able to clear the propeller a short time later.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.