The 129 meter long dredger Alexander V Humboldt allided with a quay along the Elbe near the Köhlbrand, Germany. The dredge was heading downstream when it suffered engine failure. The Alexander V Humboldt drifted until it struck the quay. Both the vessel’s bow and the quay sustained damage. The dredge was later escorted to Kronprinzen. Reports state the water police has launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On March 10, the fishing vessel Ms. Nicani became disabled in a severe storm off Yaquina Bay, Oregon. The fishing vessel was a few miles off shore when a wave smashed the pilothouse window and ruin the electrical systems. The disabled Ms. Nicani requested assistance with two Coast Guard 47-foot Motor Life Boat responding. The Coast Guard was able to connect a towline to the Ms. Nicani, but the vessels remained off shore until conditions improve. Reports state that waves were between 20 to 25 foot high making it impossible to cross the Yaquina Bay bar. No reports of injuries to the three crew on board the Ms. Nicani.
The 104 meter long heavy lift carrier Papenburg became disabled on the Ems River. The Papenburg had suffered engine failure while en route to Papenburg from Rostock. The vessel was able to make an emergency anchoring to avoid going aground. Two tugs were dispatched and towed the Papenburg to Emden. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
