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Ro North

Ro North

Ro North
Photo: nrk.no

The 82 meter long fishing vessel Ro North ran aground off Roan in  South-Trøndelag, Norway. The Ro North had suffered engine failure and went adrift in a strong breeze.  The fish carrier was pushed by the wind up onto a nearby reef.

The crew of the Ro North were able to restart the engine, but need assistance in order to refloat the vessel.  They requested assistance with the nearby vessel Aqua Power responding.  When the Aqua Power arrived, the Ro North launched its tender to pass a towline over. The Aqua Power was able then to pull the Ro North off the reef.

Ro North
Photo: fosna-folket.no

One crewman of the Ro North sustained an injury during the salvage operation. He had been injured when a hawser line snapped and suffered several fractures. Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene and airlifted the injured crewman safely off the Ro North. He was later taken to hospital for treatment.

The Ro North proceeded to Bessaker where it will be inspected for damage. No reports of pollution released.

Geum Jeong No. 101

Geum Jeong No. 101

Geum Jeong No.101
Photo: news24.com

The 58 meter long fishing vessel Geum Jeong No. 101 caught fire while berthed in Cape Town, South Africa. The fire started broke out in the hold where packaging and styrofoam was being stored. The fire quickly engulfed the superstructure while fire fighters attempted to contain the blaze.

After three days, the fire was finally extinguished, but the fishing vessel sustained significant damage. No reports of injuries. Authorities placed a boom around the Geum Jeong No. 101 to contain any potential pollution released. South African authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Shkval

Shkval

On February 16, the 25 meter long, 36 dwt fishing vessel Shkval became disabled in the Barents Sea off the coast of Russia. The Shkval was trawling in heavy seas when it suffered engine failure. Unable to restart the engine, the vessel sent out a distress call and requested assistance.

Local authorities dispatched the tug Murmanryba to take the Shkval under tow. Reports state the tug would arrive several hour later and tow the Shkval to Murmansk.  There were no injuries to the nine crew on board, damage or pollution released.