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ThaiLaemthong 8

ThaiLaemthong 8

ThaiLaemthong 8
Photo: pattayamail.com

On September 17, the 87 meter long 2999 dwt tanker Thailaemthong 8 ran aground in the Gulf of Thailand on the shore of Koh Mai Si, Koh Kood, Thailand. The Thailaemthong 8 was returning to Rayong after delivering a cargo of green oil, a fuel used in local fishing boats, when it suffered an engine breakdown and power failure in bad weather. Waves of 2 to 3 meters pushed the disabled tanker until it grounded on the rocks just offshore. A distress call was sent to authorities, but heavy seas prevented any rescue boats reaching the vessel initially.  Eventually, a boat was able to navigate out to the tanker and found the Thailaemthong 8 in stable condition.

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The Thailaemthong 8 sustained hull damage and water ingress. The tanker’s engine room has been flooded, but the vessel’s pumps have been able to control the flooding. The tanker is in no danger of sinking. No reports of injuries to the 10 crew on board.  There are some concerns of oil pollution being released and the tanker is being monitored. Since there was minimal oil on board, authorities suggest minimal risk of environmental damage.

Reports state the Thailaemthong 8  had dropped anchor and waiting for repairs. No details on salvage or refloating efforts.

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.