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Collision off Den Helder

Collision off Den Helder

Maria

The 42 meter long, 438 gt fishing vessel Vertrouwen TX 68 collided with the 35 meter long, 154 gt offshore support vessel Maria in the North Sea off Den Helder, Netherlands.  The Maria sank after the collision in rests in water 25 to 30 meters deep.  Two of the five crew on board were rescued.   Three men were reported missing.   Divers went dispatched as it possible that the crewmen were trapped inside, but an inspection found that all five men were able to abandon ship.  Three KNRM  lifeboats, Coast Guard aircraft along with other commerical vessels have join in the search for the missing crewmen.  The cause of the collision was not reported.  More on Dutch Coastguard and KNRM

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Molat

Molat

Molat

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.

 

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