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Mystic

Mystic

Mystic
Photo: gcaptain.com

On the afternoon of October 24, the 16 meter long pilot vessel Mystic (MMSI: 367029020) ran aground on the Cape Cod Canal, near Bourne Bridge, Bourne Massachusetts. The Mystic had ran up   on the rocky shoreline leaving its bow high and dry. Local and state authorities along the US Army Corps of Engineers all responded to the scene. A tow truck attached lines to keep the pilot vessel stabilized on the ebb tide. Reports state the vessel would be refloated the next day on the high tide. The cause of the grounding was not disclosed. The incident is under investigation.

Super Shuttle Roro 2

Super Shuttle Roro 2

Super Shuttle Roro 2
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On the afternoon of October 23, the 90 meter long, 1463 dwt ro-ro vehicle carrier Super Shuttle Roro 2 (IMO: 8615722) went aground in Batangas Bay at Batangas, Philippines. The Super Shuttle Roro 2 had been at anchor with a minimal crew on board when it broke free caused by strong winds and rough seas from Tropical Storm Kristine. The vessel drifted until it grounded close to the port. The vessel’s owners have requested a tug to tow the vessel free, but operations were suspended due to the weather conditions.  No reports of injuries to the 3 crew on board.

Authorities state the vessel has been secured to a berth and the Philippine Coast Guard is monitoring the situation.  When weather conditions improve, the tug will tow the Super Shuttle Roro 2 back to its anchorage. Report state the vessel’s engine was not functional and the vessel had been at anchor since late 2023 awaiting to be drydocked for repairs.

 

Merike

Merike

Merike
Photo: nordlys.no

On October 22, the 70 meter long, 2772 gt fishing vessel Merike (IMO: 9227534) ran aground near Solstrand, Norway.  The crew alerted authorities which dispatched the 35 meter long, 475 gt tug Borg Parat (IMO: 9067269) to the scene. The tug was quickly able to free the trawler within 20 minutes. The vessels proceeded to a quay at Solstrand where it will be inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The cause of the grounding was not reported.

Reports state the Merike was able to leave port and continued on its voyage into the Barents Sea.  The Merike was built in 2002 and currently sailing under the Estonia flag.