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Helsinki Bridge

Helsinki Bridge

Helsinki Bridge
Photo: wcvb.com

The 335 meter long, 96980 dwt container ship Helsinki Bridge allided with a quay at the Paul W. Conley Container Terminal in Boston, Massachusetts. The Helsinki Bridge was berthed at the terminal when strong winds caused all 12 mooring lines to snap. The container ship drifted free striking the pier and one of the terminal’s cranes. Damage to the Helsinki Bridge was minimal, but the pier sustained some damage.

The Coast Guard along with local authorities responded to the scene. Two tugboats and a pilot boat escorted the Helsinki Bridge to Broad Sound where the boxship dropped anchor. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Anne Rowe

Anne Rowe

Anne Rowe
Photo: Gloucestertimes.com

On November 9, the 45 foot long fishing vessel Anne Rowe ran aground between Brace Cove and Eastern Point Lighthouse, Massachusetts. The Anne Rowe had run up onto the rocky shoreline during the early morning hours leaving the lobster boat high and dry.

Authorities were alerted and the Coast Guard dispatched the 47-foot response boat along with other units to the scene. They found the crew in survival gear and aided them to shore. No reports of injuries.

Reports state the Anne Rowe was refloated and proceeded to a nearby shipyard for repairs. No reports of pollution released. The cause of the grounding was not disclosed.

Anne Rowe
Photo: Gloucestertimes.com
Challenge

Challenge

Challenge
Photo: uscg

The 65 foot long fishing vessel Challenge sank at New Bedford, Massachusetts. The vessel had sunk by the stern during the early morning hours releasing diesel fuel and lube oil into the water. A tugboat alerted authorities of the sunken fishing vessel and the pollution release.  Authorities placed booms around the Challenge and used absorbent pads to collect as much pollution as possible within the booms. Reports state the diesel slick reached some 1.5 miles into Fairhaven.  No reports of injuries.

Challenge
Photo: uscg