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Encounter Problems

Encounter Problems

The 136 meter long, 9335 dwt container ship Encounter suffered multiple problems over an 48 hour period.  On December 11, the Encounter had suffered engine problems while off the coast of the Isle of Man.   The vessel was able to continue its voyage and proceeded to Greenock, Scotland.    On December 12, the containership was leaving Greenock terminal when it struck a sandbar just before low tide.   The Encounter remained aground until next high tide when two tugs were able to refloat the vessel.  No reports of injuries to the 12 crew on board and no pollution was released.

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Norcape Aground

Norcape Aground

The 150 meter long, 6309 dwt ro-ro ferry Norcape went aground in the harbour at Troon, Scotland.  The vessel was unable to refloat itself and requested a tug for assistance.  While the tug attempted to pull the Norcape free, a rope snapped injuring one of the crew.   The crewman was taken to hospital and later released.  The Norcape was reloated later that day.  No reports of damage or pollution being released.

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Progess LK378

Progess LK378

Photo: Fishing News

The trawler Progress LK378 sank while fishing for crab in bad weather off South Uist, Scotland.  The Progress became disabled when a rope became entangled around the vessel’s propeller.  The high winds and rough seas quickly swamped the vessel.  The two crew on board sent out a distress call and abandoned ship with just lifejackets.  The two men were in the water for 30 minutes when two fishing vessels arrived on scene.  The Anita and Ocean Maid rescued one crewman each.  Both men arrived safely and were unharmed.

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