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Pashur Channel Collision

Pashur Channel Collision

Bangladesh Coast Guard
Photo: Bangladesh Coast Guard

Around midnight of November 1, the 100 meter long, 5187 dwt LPG tanker Era Star (IMO: 9988061) collided with the cargo vessel Mizan in the Pashur Channel near Bagerhat, Bangladesh. The Era Star loaded with LPG struck head-on with the Mizan loaded with 500 tons of coal. While no major damage was reported on the Era Star, the Mizan sustained significant hull damage to its bow resulting in water ingress. The eight crew of the Mizan feared the vessel was going to sink and abandoned ship into the water. Reports state all eight were able to make it ashore. No reports of injuries on the Era Star.

Authorities report a nearby fishing vessel had been caught up in the collision and sank. The sole person on board the vessel was reported missing.  The Bangladesh Coast Guard conducted a search and rescue operation for the missing person.  A diving team has also done searches in the area.

Reports state the owner of the Mizan has started lightering the coal onto another vessel. No further details reported.

O Cantiño

O Cantiño

O Cantiño

On November 1, the 31.5 meter long 263 gt fishing vessel O Cantiño (IMO: 9174830) became disabled in the Bay of Biscay 15 miles off Burela, Spain. The O Cantiño had its propeller get entangled with the fishing gear and went adrift. The vessel requested assistance with the Salvamento Marítimo out of Finisterre dispatching the support vessel Salvamar Alioth to the scene. The Salvamar Alioth took the O Cantiño under tow and proceed safely to the port of Burela.  No reports of injuries to the 9 crew on board and no pollution released.

Salvamar Alioth
Photo: Salvamento Marítimo

 

Merike

Merike

Merike
Photo: nordlys.no

On October 22, the 70 meter long, 2772 gt fishing vessel Merike (IMO: 9227534) ran aground near Solstrand, Norway.  The crew alerted authorities which dispatched the 35 meter long, 475 gt tug Borg Parat (IMO: 9067269) to the scene. The tug was quickly able to free the trawler within 20 minutes. The vessels proceeded to a quay at Solstrand where it will be inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The cause of the grounding was not reported.

Reports state the Merike was able to leave port and continued on its voyage into the Barents Sea.  The Merike was built in 2002 and currently sailing under the Estonia flag.