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Frisia Rotterdam collides with Cleantec

Frisia Rotterdam collides with Cleantec

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Freighter Cleantec
Freighter Cleantec

The 33784 dwt box carrier Frisia Rotterdam collided with the 33344 dwt bulk freighter Cleantec near Hirshals, Denmark. The Cleantac was loaded with 30000 mt of fertilizers from Klaipeda, Lithuania. The Frisia Rotterdam was sailing from Aarhus bound for Bremerhaven. Both vessels were proceeding in the same direction when the faster Frisia Rotterdam tried to overtake the slower Cleantec.

The Cleantec sustained damage below the waterline resulting in a 7 meter gash in its cargo holds. Reports state the vessel had water ingress. The Frisia Rotterdam received only minor damage. The Cleantec was reported to be heading for safety at Albaek bight escorted by rescue boats. The Frisia Rotterdam continued on to it’s original destination.

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Fire on Ocean Sun

Fire on Ocean Sun

Flamborough Head Old Lighthouse, Yorkshire
Image by Gidzy via Flickr

The standby vessel Ocean Sun (962 dwt) had a fire in the engine room off Flamborough Head in the North Sea in a fresh gale with 18 to 25 foot waves. The crew was able to extinguish the fire and regain some power. The Ocean Sun provides support for the gas rig Ensco 72. No reports of injuries to the 12 man crew, but the vessel will be returning to Aberdeen.

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