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Ornefjeld

Ornefjeld

Ornefjeld
Photo: nzherald.co.nz

On September 22, the 22 meter long fishing vessel Ornefjeld (MMSI: 512455000) ran aground in the Ōrākei Marina, Auckland, New Zealand. The Ornefjeld arrived at the marina to refuel right before high tide. As the vessel was refueling, the tide went out leaving the fishing vessel aground. The vessel remained stuck at the berth until the next high tide when it was able to free itself. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state the Ornefjeld has a large draft which lead to the grounding.

Manahau

Manahau

Manahau
Photo: Maritime New Zealand

On August 31, the 98 meter long, 7675 dwt self-propelled tanker barge Manahau (IMO: 9415117) ran aground in Buller Bay on Carters Beach, Westport, New Zealand. The Manahau had been at anchor waiting to cross the Westport Bar when its anchor began to drag. The barge was driven ashore by strong winds and waves caused by a passing storm. The 11 crew on board safely landed ashore with no injuries. The Manahau had no cargo on board and there were no reports of any pollution released from the 100,000 litres of diesel fuel on board. Authorities state a tugboat from Taranaki will arrive on scene to assist on refloating the barge.  New Zealand authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Monarch

Monarch

monarch
Photo: odt.co.nz

The 17 meter long passenger vessel Monarch ran aground in Otago Harbour, New Zealand. The Monarch was underway to Otago Peninsula to pick up passengers when it left the navigation channel to allow a LPG tanker to enter the harbour.  As it left the channel, the Monarch drifted on a mud bank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Monarch remained on the mud bank until the rising tide refloated the vessel later the same day.

Monarch
Photo: Wikipedia