The 91 meter long, 3500 dwt tanker Cliffwater became disabled in the North Sea near Great Yarmouth. The Cliffwater loaded with a cargo of benzene had suffered engine failure and gone adrift. Tugs were dispatched and took the Cliffwater under tow. The vessels proceeded to Rotterdam and arrived a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Cliffwater was en route from Immingham to Le Havre.
The 168 meter long, 6124 dwt ro-ro ferry Finnarrow suffered damage while entering the harbour at Holyhead, Wales. The Finnarrow had departed from Dublin with 77 passengers and 43 crew arrived in Holyhead. As it attempted to berth, when it struck the quay. The Finnarrow’s stern suffered damage allowing water ingress. No reports of injuries to passenger or crew. The passengers and vehicles on board were off loaded safely. The vessel remains detained at Holyhead while it is inspected.
The 172 meter long, 28355 dwt bulk freighter Molat became disabled on the North Sea near Seaburn, England. The Molat departed from Norrkopping, Sweden with a cargo of timber bound for Alexandria, Egypt when it began to develop a list when its cargo shifted. The vessel changed course and proceeded to the safety off Seaburn, England. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. A surveyor was dispatched to the vessel to inspect the vessel for damage. The Molat proceed to Sunderland where it will correct the cargo shift. Reports suggest the cause of the cargo shift was that the Molat had hit some ice in the North Sea.
