Brave Tern
On the morning of November 23, the 131 meter long, 9033 dwt jackup vessel Brave Tern (IMO: 9583782) allided with the quay at Navantia Ferrol, Spain. The vessel was departing from the quay when its boom got hung up on one of the 25-tonne cranes on the quay. The boom tipped the crane off the quay onto a barge. Part of the crane fell into the sea, but the crane cab and base remained on the barge. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The Brave Tern remained at Navantia Ferrol while there was an investigation into the incident. Reports state the cause of the incident was due to human error while maneuvering away from the quay. Salvage plans for the toppled crane were not reported.