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Molat

January 22, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 172 meter long, 28355 dwt bulk freighter Molat became disabled on the North Sea near Seaburn, England. The Molat departed from Norrkopping, Sweden with a cargo of timber bound for Alexandria, Egypt when it began to develop a list when its cargo shifted. The vessel changed course and proceeded to the safety off Seaburn, England. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. A surveyor was dispatched to the vessel to inspect the vessel for damage. The Molat proceed to Sunderland where it will correct the cargo shift. Reports suggest the cause of the cargo shift was that the Molat had hit some ice in the North Sea.

Vos Sailor

December 15, 2012 Paul Hancock

The 43 meter long, 405 dwt standby vessel Vos Sailor became disabled in rough seas in the North Sea off Aberdeen, Scotland. The Vos Sailor suffered significant damage from large waves over 20 feet high and winds over 70 knots. The vessel suffered damage and severe water ingress quickly flooding the vessel. A mayday call was sent out as the Vos Sailor became disabled. Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene. The helicopter was able to winch 11 crewmen to safety. Reports state one crewman who suffered fatal injuries was left on board the vessel. One rescuer also suffered minor injuries during the rescue. The Vos Sailor remained adrift in the North Sea until a tug could reach the scene from Invergordon. The tug will take the Vos Sailor under tow back to Aberdeen.

Crew member missing in North Sea (bbc.co.uk)
Rescuers bring swamped ship ashore (express.co.uk)

Baltic Ace

December 5, 2012 Paul Hancock

Corvus J at Anchorage after the collision

The 148 meter long, 7787 dwt ro-ro vehicle carrier Baltic Ace collided with the 135 meter long, 8372 dwt container ship Corvus J in the North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands. The Corvus J struck the Baltic Ace in a snow storm with rough seas. The Baltic Ace quickly began to fill with water. The crew of 24 on board scrambled to abandon ship. The vessel sank in less than 15 minutes leaving no time for the crew to put on protective clothing. Thirteen crewmen were able to climb into the life rafts. These men were safely rescued by Coast Guard helicopters and rescue ships. The men were later taken to hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, five bodies were later recovered leaving six crewmen still missing. No reports of injuries to the 12 men on board the Corvus J. The Corvus J suffered damage to its bow, but was in no danger of sinking. The Corvus J proceeded to an anchorage in the Westerschelde while authorities investigate the incident. The Baltic Ace had some 1,400 Mitsubishi cars in its hold. The Corvus J was headed to Antwerp from Grangemouth, Scotland. Early reports state the cause of the collision was most likely from human error.

Rescuers lose hope of saving seamen after ro-ro and boxship collide (shippingtribune.com)
Containership Corvus J and car carrier Baltic Ace collide claiming four lives (shippingtribune.com)
Car Carrier Sinks off Dutch Coast with 1200 Mitsubishis Aboard (wot.motortrend.com)

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