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Red Zed 1

Red Zed 1

Red Zed 1
Photo: x.com

On June 20, the 217 meter long heavy lift vessel Red Zed 1 (IMO: 9633977) allided on the Suez Canal near the 45 kilometer mark. The Red Zed 1 had suffered a technical failure and lost control of its steering. The vessel proceeded off course and struck a quay.  Authorities were alerted and dispatched 3 tugs to the scene to secure the heavy lift vessel.

The crew of the Red Zed 1 was able to make repairs and was able to proceed under power escorted by tugs. The vessel proceeded north through the canal to an anchorage on the Mediterranean Sea.

No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Suez Canal Authority stated the incident did not disrupt any canal traffic. The extent of damage caused by the incident had not been disclosed.

Industrial Challenger

Industrial Challenger

Industrial Challenger
Photo: KEGM

On June 16, the 120 meter long, 8057 dwt heavy list vessel Industrial Challenger (IMO: 9213935) caught fire in the Çanakkale Strait off Kumkale, Turkey. The Industrial Challenger  was headed to Yalova from Marmaris when a fire broke out in the engine room. Reports state the fire was extinguished, but the heavy list vessel sustained engine damage and went adrift.  The KEGM dispatched tugs which took the Industrial Challenger under tow to a nearby anchorage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Vestvind

Vestvind

Vestvind

On the evening of March 2, the 130 meter long, 10238 dwt heavy lift vessel Vestvind (IMO: 9750579) allided in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Vestvind was en route to Nakskov from Portsmouth when it entered the south lock at Brunsbüttel.  There the vessel struck the lock wall and and sustained minor damage. Two tugs were dispatched and towed the Vestvind out of the lock to Marinedalben Süd. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state the Vestvind was allow to proceed on its voyage the next day.