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Kristine Bonnevie

Kristine Bonnevie

Kristine Bonnevie
Photo: imr.no

On February 17, the 56 meter long, 500 dwt research vessel Kristine Bonnevie became disabled off Orknøyane, Norway. The Kristine Bonnevie suffered engine failure and the crew was unable to make repairs. Unable to drop anchor, the Kristine Bonnevie went adrift. The crew requested assistance with a Norwegian Coastguard patrol boat and NSSR lifeboat responding. The patrol boat arrived and towed the Kristine Bonnevie as far as Sletta where the NSSR lifeboat took over the tow.  The lifeboat towed the Kristine Bonnevie to a shipyard in Bømlo.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Hero

Hero

Hero
Photo: dailyastorian.com

The 125 foot long research vessel Hero sank near Willapa Bay at its berth in Bay Center, Washington.  The Coast Guard was notified that the vessel had partially sank and a light sheen of pollution was visible.

Authorities dispatched a response team to the scene and deployed booms and absorbent pads to collect and contain the pollution. No reports of injuries.

The Coast Guard has contracted a salvage company to remove the remaining oil and fuel from the vessel.  The operation shall be paid using the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.

Aurora Australis

Aurora Australis

Aurora Australis

The 95 meter long, 3911 dwt research vessel Aurora Australis ran aground in Horsehoe Harbour near Mawson Station, Antarctica. The Aurora Australis was moored in the harbour when a blizzard with strong winds reaching over 130km an hour cause the vessel to break its mooring lines. Pushed by the wind, the research vessel drifted aground. No reports of injuries to the 67 persons on board. Reports state the Aurora Australis was undamaged and no water ingress reported. No reports on when or if the research vessel will be salvaged.