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Collision off Texel

Collision off Texel

The 144 meter long, 16635 dwt tanker Stavfjord collided with the 41 meter long, 348 gt fishing vessel Helena Elizabeth – TX29 in the North Sea off Texel, Netherlands. The Helena Elizabeth was fishing in the navigation lane when the tanker struck.  The Helena Elizabeth sustained damage to its beam and fishing gear.  The trawler proceeded under its own power to Den Helder for repairs. The Stavfjord was undamaged and continued on its voyage from Terneuzen to Gothenburg in ballast.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.


MSC Katrina

MSC Katrina

MSC Katrina
Photo: bild.de

The 366 meter long, 139,439 dwt container ship MSC Katrina suffered a fire while in the North Sea off the island of Helgoland, Germany. The fire broke out in a container containing charcoal giving off heat and smoke.  The crew attempted to contain the fire and was later aided by two firefighting teams from Cuxhaven were able to extinguish the blaze.  The MSC Katrina proceeded to Hamburg where it unloaded  the damaged containers.  No reports of pollution released.

Ieke Cornelis – UK 47

Ieke Cornelis – UK 47

Ieke Cornelis
Photo: omroepflevoland.nl

On November 17, the 42 meter long fishing vessel Ieke Cornelis became disabled in the North Sea near Den Helder, Netherlands. The trawler had suffered a gearbox failure and went adrift.  The Ieke Cornelis drifted in heavy seas reaching 5 meters high and was being pushed towards a nearby drilling platform.  A nearby tug was able to come to the Ieke Cornelis aid and towed the trawler to Den Helder.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.