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Cellus

Cellus

Cellus
Photo: bbc.com

On the morning of December 19, the 100 meter long, 6251 dwt cargo vessel Cellus (IMO: 9173317) ran aground in the River Wear at the entrance to the Port of Sunderland, England. The Cellus had departed from Brünsbuttel with a cargo of paper products when it grounded as it entered the port. The cargo vessel was unable to free itself and requested assistance. Tugboats were dispatched from the Tees and Tyne to free the Cellus as it was blocking the port entrance. The tugs arrived on site and were able to pull the cargo vessel free. The Cellus was later docked at a quay within the port. No reports of injuries or pollution released. No details if the Cellus sustained any hull damage or was inspected for damage.

Finnwave

Finnwave

Finnwave
Photo: theargus.co.uk

On the morning of November 12, the 217.5 meter long, 14509 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Finnwave (IMO: 9468932) caught fire in English Channel approximately 11 nautical miles southeast of Eastbourne, England. The Finnwave was headed to Zeebrugge from Rosslare when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room.. The crew was able to extinguish the fire, but the vessel had lost engine power. The crew sent out a distress call with the RNLI responding. The RNLI lifeboat arrived on scene and stood by while the Finnwave dropped anchor.  No reports of injuries. The Solent Coastguard stated they would monitor the cargo vessel while repairs were carried out.

Shetland Trader

Shetland Trader

Shetland Trader
Photo: countypress.co.uk

On the evening of November 4, the 75 meter long, 2386 dwt cargo vessel Shetland Trader (IMO: 9030486) allided on the River Medina near Cowes, Isle of Wight, England. The Shetland Trader had departed from Terneuzen and arrived off Cowes where the local pilot boarded the cargo vessel.  The vessel proceeded up the River Medina when it suffered a power blackout caused by main engine failure.  The pilot ordered an emergency anchor to be dropped, but the cargo vessel drifted a short distance into an area holding personal watercraft in the Cowes port. Reports state that a sailboat, yacht and other watercraft were struck or pulled by the Shetland Trader. The smaller vessels sustained damage, but fortunately there were no injuries on any vessel.  No reports of damage or pollution released from the Shetland Trader.

The crew on the Shetland Trader was able to restore power and proceeded to a nearby pier in Cowes.  Reports state the Coastguard were alerted of the incident while the local authority was involved in the cleanup efforts. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation into the incident.