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Tide Carrier

Tide Carrier

Tide Carrier
Photo: nettavisen.no

On February 22, the 263 meter long barge carrier Tide Carrier became disabled off the coast of Jæren, Norway. The vessel was en route to the Hoylands in a stiff wind when it suffered engine failure.  The barge carrier drifted towards shore thus the crew dropped the anchors while they attempted to restart the engine. The anchors held, but the Tide Carrier was just a mere 100 meters off the shore.

The JRCC was alerted and dispatched a Coast Guard vessel, rescue boats and multiple tugs to the scene.  As conditions worsen, the JRCC dispatched a helicopter to evacuate four nonessential crew. One crewman sustained an injury and was also airlifted off the Tide Carrier. This left just 15 persons on board the Tide Carrier.

Tide Carrier
Photo: nrk.no

Later reports stated the Tide Carrier was holding steady. Two tugs were able to attach tow lines while two anchors were holding firm.  No attempts to pull the Tide Carrier free as seas remain heavy.  Reports state towing operations will start on the following day as weather should improve.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

 

Tonny

Tonny

Tonny
Photo: blv.no

The 47 meter long, 499 gt water tanker Tonny ran aground on Brottøy near Raftsundet, Norway. The tanker was proceeding from Myre when it ran aground just off the shore. The bow of the Tonny was holed and the tanker suffered water ingress.

The crew requested assistance with a NSSR lifeboat and tug responding. The vessels failed several times to pull the Tonny free until it finally refloated with the rising tide. No reports of injuries to the three crew on board. The cause of the grounding was not reported.

Fisktrans

Fisktrans

Fisktrans

On January 25, the 57 meter long fish carrier Fisktrans ran aground and sank near Bodo, Norway.  In stormy seas the Fisktrans had become disabled and went adrift. The fish carrier had its steering system fail and the crew tried in vain make repairs.  Authorities were alerted dispatching a rescue boat and helicopter to the scene.

With strong winds pushing the vessel quickly towards nearby shallow water, the crew dropped the anchor hoping to keep the Fisktrans off the rocks.  The crew hoped the anchor would hold and the vessel would ride out the storm, but the fish carrier had struck bottom. The stern of the Fisktrans had been damaged allowing water ingress.

A Sea King helicopter arrived on scene along with the fishing vessel Gularøy. The helicopter was unable to hoist the crew off the aft deck of Fisktrans as conditions were too rough. Instead, the crew of six had to jump into the sea one by one and then lifted to safety. No reports of injuries.

Fisktrans
Photo: nrk.no

Reports state the vessel sank afterwards by the stern. Authorities will determine if the fish carrier can be salvaged.