Ireland - Shipwreck Log

Hellespont Charger

January 12, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 144 meter long, 11551 dwt oil tanker Hellespont Charger became disabled off Loop Head, Ireland. The tanker, loaded with 15,000 tons of caustic soda, had suffered a power blackout after the vessel had its main engine failure. The Hellespont Charger reported it was in force 7 winds and in six meter swells, but was in no risk. The vessel was 100 miles west of the coast, but it was being driven towards the Irish coast. The crew requested assistance from the Irish Coast Guard. The Irish Coast Guard plans to fly out spare parts to the Hellespont Charger. A tug was also dispatched to assist the tanker as well. No reports of injuries to the 22 crew on board.

Chemical Tanker Adrift Off Ireland (gcaptain.com)
Irish Coastguard assists stricken tanker (irishtimes.com)

Nestor Aground

November 28, 2013 Paul Hancock

On November 24, the 88 meter long, 3675 dwt freighter Nestor went aground shortly after departing from the docks at Limerick, Ireland. The Nestor had traveled a short distance when it became stuck on a mud bank just outside the port. A harbor workboat from Limerick attempted to refloat the Nestor, but the ebb tide proved to be too strong. A tug was dispatched to assist with recovery efforts. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Nestor was en route to Portugal with a cargo of scrap metal.

Cielo di San Francisco

August 20, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 182 meter long, 37056 dwt bulk freighter Cielo di San Francisco went aground on a sandbank off Bray Head, Wicklow, Ireland. The Cielo di San Francisco was en route to Dublin from Cork with a cargo of animal feed when it ran aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Attempt to refloat the vessel on the following hide tide. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Cargo ship runs aground off coast of Dublin (irishtimes.com)

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