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MSC Talia F

MSC Talia F

MSC Talia F
Photo: Salvamento Marítimo

On April 19, the 139 meter long, 11816 dwt container ship MSC Talia F  (IMO: 9308601) became disabled on the Atlantic Ocean off  Punta Melenara, Spain. The MSC Talia F loaded with containers  had suffered engine failure and went adrift in rough conditions with winds reaching 30 knots and waves reaching 2 meters.

The MSC Talia F contacted authorities requesting assistance. The Salvamento Marítimo deployed the tugboat Heroínas de Sálvora to assist.  The tug was able to take the container ship under tow and proceeded to Port La Palmas. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the MSC Talia F was able to make repairs and proceed on its voyage to Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Niels

Niels

Niels
Photo: limburger.nl

On the afternoon of April 14, the 22 meter long pusher tug Niels (MMSI: 244710345) became disabled on the Julianakanaal near Urmond, Netherlands. Authorities found the Niels wheelhouse had collapsed injuring the person inside. The local fire brigade was able to safely remove the man from the vessel and taken ashore. He would be later taken to hospital for treatment.

An investigation found that a support cable had broken causing the upper part of the wheelhouse to collapse. Reports state authorities had completed its investigation into this incident.

Miss Montie

Miss Montie

Miss Montie
Photo: newsdaytonabeach.com

On April 13, the 50 foot fishing vessel Miss Montie ran aground on the Atlantic Ocean near Beverly Beach, Florida. The shrimp boat had suffered engine failure and was unable to proceed under its owner power. A nearby fishing vessel attempted to take the Miss Montie under tow, but the vessel was underpowered and had to drop the tow.

The Miss Montie requested assistance from the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard dispatched a rescue boat to assist.  The Coast Guard arrived on site and safely transferred the 2 crew and the vessel’s dog off the Miss Montie. The Coast Guard refused to take the fishing vessel under tow citing that conditions were too dangerous to take the shrimp boat under tow.

The Miss Montie was left to drift unmanned for several hours until it washed ashore. Reports state the master of the Miss Montie has hired a fishing vessel to pull the shrimp boat free.  The Coast Guard was monitoring the area for any signs of pollution released.  Reports state the Miss Montie will require repairs to its propeller.