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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.

Margaret Rose

Margaret Rose

Margaret Rose
Photo: uscg

On April 1, the 90 foot long fishing vessel Margaret Rose became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean some 40 miles off Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Margaret Rose had suffered a power blackout after its main engine failed. The crew requested assistance with the Coast Guard Cutter Dolphin responding. The Dolphin arrived on scene and took the Margaret Rose under tow. The two vessels proceeded to Cape May, New Jersey where the Margaret Rose dropped anchor.  Reports state there was no injuries to the seven crew on board, damage or pollution released.