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October 28 – Storm Damage

October 28 – Storm Damage

SC_ATLANTIC

The 140 meter long, 2059 dwt ro-ro passenger vessel Ocean Atlantic broke from her moorings at Bremerhaven, Germany by strong wind gusts.  A tug was able to bring the Ocean Atlantic back to the pier.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

PETER_PAN

The 190 meter long, 6555 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry ferry Peter Pan allided with the 49 meter long, 555 dwt small coastal freighter Jopi while moored at Trelleborg, Sweden.  The Peter Pan had broke from her moorings and strong wind gusts pushed the vessel’s aft section into the stern of the Jopi which was moored on the opposite quay.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Stena Alegra

The 7360 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Stena Alegra went aground in the Baltic Sea near Karlskrona, Sweden.  The Stena Alegra was proceeding in just ballast as no passengers or cargo was on board.   Reports state the vessel was blown aground by the strong winds.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

ARCO_AXE

The 98 meter long, 5438 dwt dredger Arco Axe went aground on the Thames near Shoeburyness, England.  The Arco Axe was later refloated by the aid of several tugs and proceeded to Medway.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.

 

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RMS Rotterdam

RMS Rotterdam

RMS_ROTTERDAM

The 89 meter long, 3798 dwt freighter RMS Rotterdam became disabled in a storm off Skåne, Sweden.  The RMS Rotterdam had suffered engine failure while en route to Frederikstad from Liepaja and high winds were pushing the vessel towards the shore.  The crew was able to drop anchor preventing the vessel from going aground.  The Swedish Coast Guard has a vessel on standby to assist the RMS Rotterdam if needed.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Collision shuts down Kiel Canal

Collision shuts down Kiel Canal

Photo: HavarieKommando.de
Photo: HavarieKommando.de

The 100 meter long, 4380 dwt freighter Siderfly collided in the early morning hours with the 116 meter long, 6875 dwt LPG tanker Coral Ivory on the southern end of the Kiel Canal near Brunsbüttel, Germany.  The Coral Ivory had just departed from its berth and was proceeding out into the Canal when it crossed into the path of the Siderfly.  Before the two vessels could alter course, the bow of the Coral Ivory slashed into the front port quarter of the Siderfly.  The Siderfly hull was breached and began and its cargo hold began to flood.  To avoid sinking, the vessel was run aground on the nearby embankment.   The Siderfly hull had two large holes and developed a 45 degree list.  The Siderfly’s cargo of urea along with some diesel fuel was released into the canal.   Authorities dispatched three tugs to the scene and booms were placed across the canal to contain the pollution.

 

Photo: kn-online.de
Photo: kn-online.de

The traffic through the locks at Kiel and Brunsbüttel was halted.  Reports state the locks will remain closed until a floating crane can arrive on scene.  The salvage effort is expected to last several days.

The Coral Ivory suffered  less damage and was able to proceed under her own power to Brunsbüttel where it moored.   There it was detained while authorities investigate into the collision. The Coral Ivory was en route to Finland while the Siderfly was headed to Antwerp.   No reports of injuries on either vessel.

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