The 88 foot long, 160 ton fishing vessel Philomena became disabled off Shoreham-By-Sea, England in dense fog after suffering a steering failure. The fishing vessel contacted the RNLI who dispatched a lifeboat to the scene. The lifeboat was able to attach a towline and towed the Philomena to Shoreham safely. No reports of injuries to the five crew on board, damage or pollution being released.
The 241 meter long tanker Seatransport collided with the 385 gt fishing vessel Deborah off Milford Haven. The tanker suffered some damage to its stern above the waterline. No reports of injuries on either vessel. The tanker’s cargo of 90,000 tons of crude oil remained secured and no reports of pollution being released. The Sea Transport will be inspected before it is allowed to berth at Milford Haven coming from the Sullom Voe terminal on the main island of the Shetland Islands.
The 5184 dwt freighter Fletum became damaged while en route to Casablanca, Morocco from Antwerp. The freighter’s hull had been punctured below the waterline allowing water ingress causing the vessel to develop a slight list. The vessel headed for the nearest port to make repairs. The Fletum dropped anchor at Portland, England before entering the harbour. Authorities are monitoring the vessel for possible pollution being released as the Fletum was loaded with 4,800 tons of ammonium sulphate in its hold. The Fletum spent a few hours to make repairs and was was set to continue on its voyage. No reports of injuries.
