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Maria GO 20

Maria GO 20

Photo: KNRM
Photo: KNRM

The 39 meter long fishing vessel Maria GO 20 went aground near Stellendam, Netherlands. The fishing vessel was coming in from the North Sea to seek shelter from the heavy seas and strong winds when it grounded in the Slijkgat.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Stellendam KNRM lifeboat responded to scene.  The lifeboat’s first attempt to refloat the Maria failed.  The lifeboat waited a few hours until the rising tide and was able to refloat the Maria.  The Maria was later inspected for damage.

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Britannia Seaways

Britannia Seaways

Photo: bt.no
Photo: bt.no

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.

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Heinz G

Heinz G

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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.

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