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English Channel Collision

English Channel Collision

The 151 meter long, 10113 dwt reefer Spring Bok collided in heavy fog with the 88 meter long, 3590 dwt LPG tanker Gas Arctic.   The Spring Bok struck the stern of the Gas Arctic while attempting to overtake it.  Both vessels suffered damage above the waterline, but were able to proceed under their own power to Portland, England.  Both vessels will be inspected.   No reports of injuries to the 14 crew on the Gas Arctic or the 22 crew on the Spring Bok.  Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Two Trawlers Rescued

Two Trawlers Rescued

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The 15 meter long fishing vessel Good Fellowship BK172 and the 11 meter long fishing vessel Trustful A74 became disabled off Tynemouth, England.   The trawler Trustful had become disabled when its propeller had been tangle in their nets.  The Trustful was taken under tow by the Good Fellowship and headed back to port.   The vessels proceeded a short distance when the Good Fellowship became disabled when it’s propeller was fouled by some floating debris.  The Good Fellowship contacted the RNLI who dispatched a lifeboat from Tynemouth.   The lifeboat took both vessels under tow back to harbour and berthed at the North Shields quay.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Paul Patrick

Paul Patrick

The 10 meter long trawler Paul Patrick H1103 allided with the Southend Pier off Southend-on-Sea, England.   The pier suffered damage to two vertical support pilings and to hortizontal beams and cross bracings.    The Paul Patrick was able to pull away from the pier under its own power and proceeded to Leigh-on-Sea.   Witnesses state the fishing vessel steered directly into the pier.   The 1.3 mile long pier will remain closed until further repairs can be made.   This marks the 17th time the pier has been struck by a vessel.   Reports state that repairs from the last allision had just been completed when the Paul Patrick struck the bridge.

 

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