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Nabil J

Nabil J

Nabil J
Photo: saidaonline.com

On April 23, the 77 meter long, 1426 dwt cargo vessel Nabil J ran aground  just outside the port of Saida, Sidon, Lebanon. The Nabil J had arrived from Iskenderun and had dropped anchor at the anchorage off Sidon on April 11.  The vessel remained moored until April 23 when the anchor chain snapped. Pushed by strong winds, the Nabil J was blown ashore. The cargo vessel landed parallel a few meters off the rocky breakwater at Sidon. Reports state the vessel had been pounded by the surf, but no reports of injuries.

Reports state authorities have requested tugs to help pull the Nabil J off the beach. There is some concern that the cargo vessel will suffer hull damage and release fuel oil into the water damaging the nearby fisheries and beaches.

Usichem

Usichem

On April 19, the 119 meter long, 7124 dwt tanker Usichem caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea near Rhodes, Greece. The Usichem was headed to Sudan from Turkey with 5900 tonnes of sunflower oil when a fire broke out in the engine room. The vessel’s crew quickly responded and were able to extinguish the blaze. However, the fire had damaged the engine and the tanker went adrift.

The Usichem contacted the Greek Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter, lifeboat and patrol vessel to the scene. Rescuers stood by and monitored the situation as a tug was requested to take the tanker under tow.  The following day, a tug arrived and proceeded to take the Usichem under tow. Both vessels arrived in Rhodes a few hours later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Sicilia

Sicilia

Sicilia
Photo: diariodeibiza.es

The 186 meter long, 7000 dwt r0-r0 passenger ferry Sicilia allided with the pier at Ibiza, Spain. The Sicilia had arrived from Barcelona in bad conditions. As the ferry maneuvered to dock, strong winds pushed the ferry to strike the pier. The Sicilia was able to moor later and allow passengers to disembark.

Sicilia
Photo: diariodeibiza.es

The Sicilia sustained hull damage at the starboard stern. The vessel was holed above the waterline. No reports of injuries to the crew or the 9 passengers on board at the time of the incident.

The Sicilia was pulled out of service for repairs. Reports state the ferry would be repaired in a few days.