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Gefion

Gefion

Gefion
Photo: folketidende.dk

On the morning of July 6, the 11 meter long, 2 masted sailing vessel Gefion (MMSI: 211567940) went aground on the Fehmarn Belt off Rødbyhavn, Denmark.  The Gefion was leaving the port of Rødbyhavn when it suffered engine engine failure. The sailing ship was unable to restart the engine before it washed ashore onto a breakwater. The Gefion suffered hull damage as it struck the rocks.  The damage allowed uncontrolled water ingress and the sailing ship flooded until it settled against the breakwater. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.

Danish authorities determined there was no risk to maritime traffic. The 42 meter long dredger Vilma Høj (IMO: 6616904) was hired to remove the Gefion from the breakwater. Reports state the Gefion was removed on July 15. The Gefion was built in 1932 on the Danish island of Thurø.

Albatros

Albatros

Albatros
Photo: DGzRS

On the night of  July 2, the 3 masted, 36 meter long schooner Albatros (MMSI: 211302570) ran aground on the Trave River off Travemünde, Germany.  The Albatros was en route to Wismar when it grounded just off the fairway near the entrance to the Pötenitzer Wiek.  The schooner requested assistance which was received by the MRCC Bremen who dispatched DGzRS lifeboats from Grömitz and Travemünde stations. The lifeboats arrived on site and found the Albatros had not sustained any hull damage resulting in water ingress.  A towing line was attached and with the combine effort of the lifeboats and the schooner, the Albatros was pulled into deeper water. No reports of injuries to the 25 persons on board and no reports of pollution released.

Albatros
Photo: DGzRS

The Albatros proceeded under its own power to a nearby quay in Travemünde. No word if the incident will be investigated by the water police or not. Reports state that weather was not a factor.

Nina Otaki

Nina Otaki

Nina Otaki
Photo: ptleader.com

On December 20, the 80 foot long, 63 ton schooner Nina Otaki ran aground in Discovery Bay on Beckett Point, Washington. The schooner had been at anchor when it was blown ashore by strong winds and driven up onto the rocky beach. No reports of injuries. The Coast Guard responded and dispatched a team to remove fuel off the vessel.  Reports state the vessel was still aground several days after the incident.

Nina Otaki
Photo: ptleader.com

The Nina Otaki had run aground before off Point Wilson Lighthouse in 2017.  The vessel remained on the beach for several days before it was refloated. The vessel is unique as it’s hull is made of iron-reinforced concrete.

January 15 Update

The schooner remains aground on the beach. Reports state there is some uncertainty if the Nina Otaki will be pulled off the beach or not. The current owner has not arranged salvage. The vessel may be removed off the beach by order of the Washington DNR.