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Sara Lena

Sara Lena

Sara Lena BM 30
Photo: Newcastle Coastguard

On September 14,  the 16 meter long Sara Lena BM 30 (IMO: 8528852) ran aground in Ardglass harbour, Northern Ireland. The vessel had run up on the rocks and requested assistance. The Newcastle Coastguard along with the RNLI Portaferry lifeboat responded. The lifeboat stood by while the Coastguard dispatched a helicopter from Wales to rescue the crew.  The helicopter winched up two crew off the Sara Lena and carried them to shore. No reports of injuries.

The Sara Lena continued to be pounded by waves against the rocks during the night. By the next morning the Sara Lena had sank below the waves.  No reports if authorities will launch an investigation into the incident. No further details reported.

 

Tog Mor

Tog Mor

Tog Mor

On September 8, the 111 meter long, 20627 dwt pipe laying barge Tog Mor (IMO: 8759152) ran aground in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Coatzacoalcos River near Allende, Veracruz, Mexico. The Tog Mor was laying a gas pipeline when strong winds and high waves caused the barge to run aground.  Multiple tugboats attempted to pull the Tog Mor free, but all their efforts failed. Authorities dispatched multiple helicopters to the scene to evacuate some 128 of the 135 crew off the barge. No reports of injuries.

Seven crew remained on board to assist in refloating operations. No details reported if there was any damage or pollution released.

Four Aground off Navotas City

Four Aground off Navotas City

Patriot III
Photo: philstar.com

On September 2, four vessels were driven aground by tropical storm Enteng in Manila Bay near Navotas City, Philippines.

Patriot III

The 50 meter long, 793 dwt bunkering tanker Patriot III (IMO: 8946183) went ashore near Barangay Bagumbayan North. Reports state the owners plan to pull the vessel free with a tugboat when conditions improve.

ASC Regine

The barge ASC Regine went ashore near Barangay Bagumbayan North. The barge struck a breakwater resulting in damage to the vessel and breakwater. The barge will be pulled free by the tug Cleofe when weather conditions improve.

EBC Maricel VI

The tanker EBC Maricel VI ran aground off Barangay San Roque, Navotas City.

TM 1900

The 53 meter long, 867 gt deck barge TM 1900 went ashore near Rosario. Owned by a Malayan salvage company, the barge will be refloated when conditions improve.

 

Other reported incidents caused by tropical storm Enteng.

Tamban

The barge Tamban broke free and went adrift. Reports state a tug was able to attach a towline and towed the vessel to an anchorage