North Sea - Shipwreck Log

Britannia Seaways

November 16, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 198 meter long, 11089 dwt ro-ro freighter Britannia Seaways caught fire while in the North Sea near Florø, Norway. The Britannia Seaways was en route to Bergen in severe weather with high wind gusts and waves reaching 15 meters. During the storm, a fire broke out in a container near the rear of the vessel. The crew initially requested assistance with three helicopters dispatched to the scene. Attempts to lift the crew from the Britannia Seaways were aborted due to the bad weather. The crew eventually was able to extinguish the blaze and the Britannia Seaways continued under its own power toward Bergen. A Norwegian Navy vessel escorted the freighter to Bergen. No reports of injuries to the 20 crew and 12 military personnel on board. Reports state the Britannia Seaways had a cargo of military equipment including armored vehicles.

Fire traps 32 on cargo ship (cnn.com)
Fire traps crew on cargo ship (edition.cnn.com)
Fire Extinguished on ‘Britannia Seaways’ Cargo Ship Off Norway (worldmaritimenews.com)

Heinz G

October 27, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 89 meter long, 3850 dwt freighter Heinz G became disabled in the North Sea off Borkum, Germany. The Heinz G was en route to Marin from Bremerhaven when the vessel suffered a power blackout. Two tugs from Emden were dispatched and took the Heinz G under tow. All three vessels were able to reach the port of Emden safely. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Collision off Den Helder

October 7, 2013 Paul Hancock

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

3 missing in North Sea ship collision – Dutch coastguard (newsinfo.inquirer.net)
3 Sailors Missing After Collision on the North Sea (abcnews.go.com)

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