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Shkval

Shkval

On February 16, the 25 meter long, 36 dwt fishing vessel Shkval became disabled in the Barents Sea off the coast of Russia. The Shkval was trawling in heavy seas when it suffered engine failure. Unable to restart the engine, the vessel sent out a distress call and requested assistance.

Local authorities dispatched the tug Murmanryba to take the Shkval under tow. Reports state the tug would arrive several hour later and tow the Shkval to Murmansk.  There were no injuries to the nine crew on board, damage or pollution released.

Fetske – LO14

Fetske – LO14

The 22 meter long fishing vessel Fetske – LO14 became disabled off Schiermonnikoog, Netherlands. The Fetske had suffered engine failure and had gone adrift. The crew requested assistance with the KNRM lifeboat from Lauwersoog responding. The KNRM lifeboat took the Fetske under tow and proceeded to bring the fishing vessel back to port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Norwegian Star

Norwegian Star

Norwegian Star
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 294 meter long, 7500 dwt passenger cruise ship Norwegian Star became disabled off Inverloch, Australia. The Norwegian Star was on a cruise from Melbourne to New Zealand when it suffered engine failure causing the vessel to go adrift. The vessel’s generators remained operational providing power to facilities and bow thrusters, but not enough to reach port.

Three tugs were dispatched and towed the Norwegian Star to Melbourne for repairs. Passengers were disembarked and were given alternative transportation back to Auckland. No reports of injuries.

Reports state the Norwegian Star had suffered engine problems just prior to this voyage. The vessel had developed a fault in the engine and was forced to proceed at reduced speed.