The 41,359 gt boxship Maersk Dabou allided with the wharf at Port Chalmers, New Zealand when its engines failed while it manoeuvre to berth and the vessel struck the corner of the wharf. The vessel starboard side was damage with a hole in hull the size of 5 meters by 2 meters above the waterline. The Maersk Dabou had 4,132 containers which will remain on board until repairs can be made. No reports of injuries.
The 3750 dwt ro-ro ferry Santa Regina collided with a berth fishing vessel while docking at Wellington’s Glasgow Wharf, New Zealand. The 136 meter long Santa Regina was pushed by strong winds onto the stern section of the fishing vessel resulting in a gouge on the fishing vessel and a 4 meter long gash. Around 120 passengers were left stranded when the ferry was pulled from service to undergo repairs. Maritime New Zealand will be conducting an investigation into the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 28,471 dwt freighter Lake Arafura caught fire while in the port of Gisborne, New Zealand. Loaded with a cargo of 10,000 tons of logs, the crew brought the fire under control quickly. Only a portion of the bridge was damaged by the fire and smoke. The cause of the fire may have been an electrical fault. The Lake Arafura could not be repaired in Gisborne so the vessel will be evaluated to see if it can sail to another port for repairs. No reports of the crew being injured in the fire.
