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Allision in Ushuaia

Allision in Ushuaia

World Voyager
Photo: cruiseindustrynews.com

On January 6, the 120 meter long, 1103 dwt passenger cruise ship World Voyager (IMO: 9871529) allided in the Beagle Channel at Ushuaia, Argentina. The World Voyager broke free from its moorings when strong winds caused its lines snapped. With winds reaching gusts up to 45 miles per hour, the World Voyager was driven away from its berth into the harbor. The crew attempted to gain control of the cruise ship, but it was too late as the World Voyager struck the opposite quay and graze the berthed 205 meter long, 4059 dwt passenger cruise ship Viking Octantis (IMO: 9863194).

Fortunately, both vessels did not suffer any injuries or major damage. The Viking Octantis did sustained damage to a stern railing while the World Voyager sustained bow damage above the waterline. Argentine authorities had both vessels inspected for seaworthiness. Reports state both vessels were able to proceed on their scheduled voyages to the Antarctica.

Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina
Photo: stuttgarter-zeitung.de

On the afternoon of January 4, the 40 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Wilhelmina (MMSI: 211757680) sprung a leak while berthed on the Neckar River at Stuggart, Germany. The passenger ship suffered uncontrolled water ingress causing the Wilhelmina to develop a list.  The local fire brigade was called out and started to secure the vessel. Additional mooring lines were used to secure the vessel while dewatering pumps were deployed. An inspection of the vessel found the water ingress was due to an open seawater valve. After the valve was closed and the dewatering completed, the Wilhelmina was reported as secured. There were no injuries and no pollution released.

Wilhelmina
Photo: stuttgarter-zeitung.de

 

Sharandy Of The Seas

Sharandy Of The Seas

Sharandy of The Seas
Photo: beritabulukumba.com

On the morning of December 27, the 47 meter long pinisi sailing vessel Sharandy Of The Seas sank in the Bali Sea in Serangan Harbor, Bali. The Sharandy Of The Seas had been at its mooring undergoing repairs in the harbor when a strong storm squall struck the area. With windws reaching 45 kilometers/hour, the sailing vessel lost stability and developed a severe list to port. The 13 crew on board were unable to stabilize the vessel before it rolled over and sank.

All 13 crew were force to abandon ship and jump into the sea.  All were later rescued by locals using a small tender and taken ashore at Serangan Beach. There were no reports of injuries.

Reports state the Sharandy Of The Seas sank at 8°43’13.0″S 115°14’27.0″E. There were no disclosure if any pollution had been released.