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One Maneuver

One Maneuver

One Maneuver
Photo: dailyecho.co.uk

On the afternoon of October 15, the 302 meter long, 79423 dwt container ship One Maneuver ran aground on the bramble bank  just outside Southampton, England. The boxship had just left Southampton bound for Rotterdam when it lost power and ran up on the sandbank. Unable to free itself the boxship requested assistance. Multiple tugs arrived on scene and were able to refloat the One Maneuver.  The vessels proceeded to the south-east of the Isle of Wight where the One Maneuver anchored.  The vessel was later inspected by divers for any damage.  The divers find one of the vessel’s ballast tanks had been breached.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Rijn Confidence

Rijn Confidence

Rijn Confidence
Photo: Avon Fire & Rescue (x.com)

On October 2, the 180 meter long, 33328 dwt cargo vessel Rijn Confidence (IMO: 9635248) caught fire while berthed on the Avon River at the port of Avonmouth, England. The vessel was loading a cargo of scrap metal at the Royal Edward Dock when a fire broke out in cargo hold number 2. The crew alerted the local fire brigade who responded with some 60 fire fighters to the scene. The fire fighters were quickly able to extinguish the blaze and examined the hold with thermal cameras for any hot spots. No reports of injuries.

Reports do not state if the Rijn Confidence sustained any significant damage from the fire. The vessel owners state there was no pollution released.

 

Wind of Hope

Wind of Hope

Wind of Change

On the morning of September 19, the 83 meter long, 6499 gt offshore support boat Wind of Hope allided with a wind turbine at the Ørsted’s Hornsea 1 Wind Farm located in the North Sea off the shore of Hornsea, England. The Wind of Hope struck the wind turbine along its starboard hull sustaining damage above the waterline. The turbine also sustained damage to its base. No reports of injuries to the 72 persons on board the vessel.

The Wind of Hope proceeded to Grimsby to be inspected and assess damage. A full inspection of the turbine was to be conducted. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.