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Trawler Damaged

Trawler Damaged

The 25 meter long fishing vessel Deo Volente ARM-25 suffered damage in the North Sea while off Stellendam, Netherlands. Several large waves crashed into the wheelhouse causing most of the equipment to fail.   The Deo Volente’s beacon went off which alerted the KNRM who dispatched a lifeboat to the scene.   The lifeboat was able to communicate with the fishing vessel who still had communications and were able to keep the vessel under control.   Both vessels returned to Stellendam.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Tug Disabled

Tug Disabled

Bremen formerly named Accurat

The 31 meter long tug Bremen became disabled in the North Sea.   The Bremen had left Hamburg for Trieste when it suffered propulsion problems and required assistance.   The tug Fairplay XII took the Bremen under tow into Rotterdam where the it is berthed in Merwede Harbour.  No reports of injury or pollution being released.

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Strathelliot Sinks

Strathelliot Sinks

The 70 foot fishing vessel Strathelliot sank in the North Sea off the coast of Fraserburgh, Scotland.   The vessel had sprung a leak in the hull and started to take on water.   The crew attempted to stop the water ingress, but the pumps could not keep up.  The master contacted the coastguard that the vessel was sinking and needed assistance.   As the Strathelliot began to list over, the crew were forced to abandoned ship.   The crew took to the the life raft, but were quickly rescued by the fishing vessel Sardonyx II.   Crews of both vessels watched as the Strathelliot finally slipped under the waves.   Reports state all 3 crewmen on the Strathelliot were uninjured.  The Marine Investigation Branch will be conducting an investigation into the sinking.

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