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Baltic Ace

Baltic Ace

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.

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Pioneer Bay

Pioneer Bay

The 101 meter long, 5580 dwt container ship Pioneer Bay became disabled in the North Sea.   The Pioneer Bay was en route to Bremerhaven from Kristiansund when it suffered engine failure.    The vessel went adrift until the crew was able to make repairs and restore partial power.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   The Pioneer Bay proceeded on towards Bremerhaven at reduced speed.

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EMS

EMS

The 112 meter long, 6051 dwt freighter EMS became disabled in the North Sea.  The EMS had suffered engine failure and the crew was unable to restart the engine.  The freighter was taken under tow to Emden, Germany for repairs.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   The EMS was en route to Newport from Vierow with a cargo of wheat.

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