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Ornefjeld

Ornefjeld

Ornefjeld
Photo: nzherald.co.nz

On September 22, the 22 meter long fishing vessel Ornefjeld (MMSI: 512455000) ran aground in the Ōrākei Marina, Auckland, New Zealand. The Ornefjeld arrived at the marina to refuel right before high tide. As the vessel was refueling, the tide went out leaving the fishing vessel aground. The vessel remained stuck at the berth until the next high tide when it was able to free itself. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the Ornefjeld has a large draft which lead to the grounding.

Sara Lena

Sara Lena

Sara Lena BM 30
Photo: Newcastle Coastguard

On September 14,  the 16 meter long Sara Lena BM 30 (IMO: 8528852) ran aground in Ardglass harbour, Northern Ireland. The vessel had run up on the rocks and requested assistance. The Newcastle Coastguard along with the RNLI Portaferry lifeboat responded. The lifeboat stood by while the Coastguard dispatched a helicopter from Wales to rescue the crew.  The helicopter winched up two crew off the Sara Lena and carried them to shore. No reports of injuries.

The Sara Lena continued to be pounded by waves against the rocks during the night. By the next morning the Sara Lena had sank below the waves.  No reports if authorities will launch an investigation into the incident. No further details reported.

 

INDAPV5MM 495

INDAPV5MM 495

INDAPV5MM 495
Photo: thehindu.com

On September 15, the fishing vessel INDAPV5MM 495 caught fire in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Visakhapatnam, India. The fire started from a mechanical fault and quickly engulfed the vessel. The five crew on board were forced to abandon ship into the sea. The vessel INDAPV5MM 894 was nearby and was able to rescue all five crew. No reports of injuries and all the crew was taken to shore safely. Reports state the fishing vessel was a total loss.