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Kea Trader

Kea Trader

Kea Trader
Photo: Armed Forces of New Caledonia

The 185 meter long, 21000 dwt container ship Kea Trader ran aground on a reef near the island of Maré in the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia. The Kea Trader was headed to Noumea from Papeete when it struck the Durand reefs some 50 miles southeast of Maré. The boxship was firmly on the reef and the situation was reported as stable. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The crew remain on board the Kea Trader while the shipowner makes arrangements for mitigating pollution and possible salvage. Authorities have dispatched an intervention team to assess the situation.

La Renaissance

La Renaissance

La Renaissance
Photo: nouvellecaledonie.la1ere.fr

On July 27, the 18.5 meter long fishing vessel La Renaissance ran aground on the Nénéma Reef near Poum, New Caledonia The  crew alerted the MRCC authorities which dispatched a helicopter to the scene.  The helicopter arrived on scene and airlifted three of the six crew on board the fishing vessel.  The owner of the La Renaissance requested a nearby a tug to refloat the vessel.  After the first attempt to refloat the La Renaissance failed, the second attempt succeeded.  The crew on board were able to restart the engines and proceeded to Koumac.  A SNSM lifeboat escorted the La Renaissance back to port.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.