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SeaWolf

SeaWolf

SeaWolf
Photo: capemaycountyherald.com

On January 15, the 80 foot long, 122 gt research vessel SeaWolf (IMO: 8853489) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean about 10 miles off Cape May Inlet, New Jersey. The SeaWolf had gone adrift after the vessel suffered a breakdown with the vessel’s transmission.  Unable to make repairs and weather conditions having high winds reaching 35 miles per hour, the SeaWolf contacted SeaTow for assistance.  The SeaTow dispatched a 45 foot vessel which was able to reach the vessel a litter over an hour later. The SeaWolf was taken under tow and was successfully towed to Cape May Harbor. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Collision off Poortugaal

Collision off Poortugaal

Photo: schuttevaer.nl

On the night of April 13, the 150 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Chimo (MMSI: 244130477) and collided with the 135 meter long self-propelled container barge New Jersey (MMSI: 244927482) on the Oude Maas near Poortugaal, Netherlands.

The two vessel struck head-on with the Chimo sustained a large hole torn in its hull above the waterline. The New Jersey also sustained significant damage to its port side of its bow above the water line.  There were no injuries reported on either vessel. Reports stated the New Jersey was able to proceed under its own power to a shipyard in Dordrecht for repairs.

Sea Cypress

Sea Cypress

Sea Cypress
Photo: jerseyshoreonline.com

The 22 meter long tugboat Sea Cypress ran aground the early morning hours of July 24.  The tugboat had broken free from its mooring and it’s propeller became entangled.  Disabled and near the shoreline, the Sea Cypress drifted until it ran up on a  sandbar near Lavallette, New Jersey.  The Sea Cypress remained aground until the afternoon.  With the rising tide, two tugs were able to pull the Sea Cypress free.  No reports of injuries to the four crew, damage or pollution released.