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BBC Iceland

BBC Iceland

BBC Iceland
Photo: jornada.com.mx

On the morning of December 11, the 161 meter long, 24935 dwt cargo vessel BBC Iceland (IMO: 9605906) allided with boardwalk in the port of Veracruz, Mexico. Strong northerly winds caused the BBC Iceland‘s bow mooring lines to break. The cargo vessel drifted until the bow struck the boardwalk and a small tour boat docked along the boardwalk. Authorities dispatched four tugs to slowly push back the cargo vessel to its berth. No reports of injuries.

Navigation was closed at the port of Veracruz as strong winds had reached gusts up to 110 kilometers per hour. Authorities stated there was only minor damage to the boardwalk and the BBC Iceland.

Tog Mor

Tog Mor

Tog Mor

On September 8, the 111 meter long, 20627 dwt pipe laying barge Tog Mor (IMO: 8759152) ran aground in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Coatzacoalcos River near Allende, Veracruz, Mexico. The Tog Mor was laying a gas pipeline when strong winds and high waves caused the barge to run aground.  Multiple tugboats attempted to pull the Tog Mor free, but all their efforts failed. Authorities dispatched multiple helicopters to the scene to evacuate some 128 of the 135 crew off the barge. No reports of injuries.

Seven crew remained on board to assist in refloating operations. No details reported if there was any damage or pollution released.

Frijsenborg

Frijsenborg

FRIJSENBORG

On December 24, 2021, the 179 meter long 9100 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Frijsenborg caught fire in the Pacific Ocean some 450 miles off Baja California Sur, Mexico.  The fire started in the engine room and was quickly extinguished by the crew. The vessel sustained damage to the engine and became disabled. The vessel requested assistance and a tug was dispatched from San Diego to take the Frijsenborg under tow. No reports of injuries.