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Carrier

Carrier

The 82 meter long, 1783 dwt freighter Carrier ran aground during a strong gale at Colwyn Bay near Liverpool, England.  The Carrier was swept ashore in five meter swells.   The crew requested assistance with the Coast Guard dispatching two helicopters to the scene.  The helicopters were able to lift the seven crew safely.

The Carrier was loaded with stones from Belfast before going aground.  Authorities have dispatched salvage and pollution experts to the site. The Carrier has some 40,000 liters of fuel on board.  Initial surveys of the vessel found the hull has sustained several holes and some light diesel fuel was released into the water.  The main fuel tanks still remain intact and authorities have arranged to have the remaining fuel pumped out from the vessel as soon as weather permits.

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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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