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Silver Bird S 449

Silver Bird S 449

Silver Bird S 449
Photo: tv2nord.dk

On the evening of May 1, the 19.5 meter long, 167 gt fishing vessel Silver Bird S 449 (MMSI: 219034290) became disabled in the Skagerrak 30 nautical miles west of Hirtshals, Denmark. The trawler had its fishing gear wrapped around its propeller and gone adrift. The Silver Bird S 449 requested assistance with the lifeboat from Skagen Rescue Station took the fishing boat under tow.  The vessels proceeded to Hirtshals where the trawler safely moored at a quay in the harbor.  Reports state divers have been requested to cut the fishing gear free. The Silver Bird S 449 is a new vessel and only has been in service since March 2025. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Silver Bird S 449

MSC Prosperity II

MSC Prosperity II

On April 26, the 172 meter long, 20168 dwt container ship MSC Prosperity II (IMO: 9256418) became disabled in the Çanakkale Strait south of Kepez, Turkey. The MSC Prosperity II departed  from Egypt bound for Tuzla when it suffered mechanical failure. Authorities dispatched a tug which took the containership under tow to a secure location. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

Invictus

Invictus

Invictus

On April 22, the 182 meter long, 45953 dwt tanker Invictus (IMO: 9536820) caught fire in the Indian Ocean.  The Invictus was bound for Fujairah from Beira when a fire broke out in the tanker’s engine room.  The crew was able to extinguish the fire by the following morning, but only after one crew member sustained burns. An Indian Naval vessel was nearby and proceeded to assist the tanker with medical assistance. Reports state the crew member injured did not require to be airlifted from the vessel, but the vessel’s owners are seeking was to transfer him off the vessel.

Reports state the Invictus sustained damage from the fire and was adrift. The tanker had it’s engine room partially flooded. Naval authorities were monitoring the situation.  No details if the tanker would be taken under tow by tugs or if the crew would be able to make repairs.