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Liberty Harvest

Liberty Harvest

Liberty Harvest
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In early December (exact date not reported), the 175 meter long, 24,290 dwt cargo vessel Liberty Harvest (IMO: 9526291) allided on the Mediterranean Sea at Marmaris, Muğla, Turkey.  The Liberty Harvest had arrived at Marmaris to load a cargo of luxury yachts suffered engine failure as it maneuvered in port. Unable to slow down, the cargo vessel slammed into the concrete pier. The Liberty Harvest sustained damage with part of its bulbous bow crushed. The pier also suffered some damage from the impact, but remained structurally intact.  There were no reports of injuries on the vessel or on the pier.

The Liberty Harvest would later be towed just outside of Marmaris where it dropped anchor. The cargo vessel remained out of service for a week while inspections were carried out.  Repair work on the bow was undertaken and the Liberty Harvest returned into service on December 21. The cargo vessel would proceed into the harbour where it began cargo loading operations.

The Turkish Coast Guard and the local port authority have launched an investigation into the incident.

Nuevo Pedro Loli

Nuevo Pedro Loli

Nuevo Pedro Loli

On December 22, the 24 meter long fishing vessel Nuevo Pedro Loli (MMSI: 224015120) became disabled in the Mediterranean Sea approximately 1.5 nautical miles southeast of Santa Pola, Spain. The fishing vessel with 8 crew on board had gone adrift after suffering engine failure. The Nuevo Pedro Loli requested assistance with the Salvamento Marítimo dispatching the 22 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Leo (MMSI: 225994639) to assist. The Salvamar Leo took the Nuevo Pedro Loli under tow and proceeded back to Santa Pola.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

Sloman Dispatcher

Sloman Dispatcher

Sloman Dispatcher
Photo: Instagram

On the afternoon of October 18, the 138 meter long, 12634 dwt cargo vessel Sloman Dispatcher (IMO: 9620657) caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea while berthed in the port of Escombreras in Cartagena, Spain.  Reports state 2 separate fires started on board the cargo vessel. One of the fires started on deck when sparks ignited tarpaulins covering cargo. The other fire started inside the vessel’s hold

The local fire brigade was alerted who arrived to find the crew engaged trying to contain the fires. The firefighters combined their efforts with the crew and had the fire extinguished a short time later. No reports of injuries. Damage to the vessel was reported to be minimal.