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Thorco Lineage

Thorco Lineage

Thorco Lineage

On June 24, the 132 meter long, 16949 dwt cargo vessel Thorco Lineage ran aground off Raroia Atoll, French Polynesia.  The cargo vessel was en route to Hobart, Australia from Baltimore, United States when it ran ashore along the northern edge of the atoll.  No reports of injuries to the 18 crew on board, damage or pollution released.  

Authorities dispatched the multi-purpose naval vessel Bougainville to the scene. The Bougainville will attempt to refloat the Thorco Lineage. The Bougainville was able to attach a towline and pull the cargo vessel free.  However, the the towline broke leaving the Thorco Lineage adrift in the open sea.  Reports state the Thorco Lineage drifted away from the shoreline and a tug from Papeete was dispatched to take over the towing of the cargo vessel later the same day.   Authorities are still monitoring the situation.

Thorco Lineage

 

 

Mutha Pioneer

Mutha Pioneer

Mutha Pioneer
Photo: srilankamirror.com

The 76 meter long, 2357 dwt cargo vessel Mutha Pioneer became disabled off Colombo, Sri Lanka.  The Mutha Pioneer suffered a cargo shift and developed a significant list to port.  Unable to right the vessel, the crew requested assistance.  Two naval vessels from Sri Lanka responded to the scene and rescued all 11 crew off the Mutha Pioneer.  No reports of injuries.  No further details reported.

Melshorn

Melshorn

Melshorn
Photo: fremover.no

On May 28, the 112 meter long, 1129 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Melshorn became disabled on the Tysfjord.  The ferry was en route to Skarberget from Bognes with seven passengers and three crew when it suffered a power blackout after an engine failure.  The Melshorn went adrift and was being blown toward shore by a strong breeze.  The crew dropped the ferry’s anchor before it struck land. The Melshorn requested assistance with several boats coming to her aid. The Melshorn was taken under tow back to port.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.