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Jia De Chang He

Jia De Chang He

Jia De Chang He
Photo: kn-online.de

On the morning of February 20, the 190 meter long, 56531 dwt bulk carrier Jia De Chang He (IMO: 9626546) ran aground on the Kiel Canal near Dückerswisch, Germany. The Jia De Chang He was headed for Estonia when it suffered rudder failure and ran onto the embankment.  A tug was dispatched and was able to free the bulk carrier.  The Jia De Chang He proceeded under its own power with the 24 meter long tug OSK Rendsburg (IMO: 9755567) assisting.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Reports state the bulk carrier reached Kiel where it moored at the Holtenau anchorage where it will undergo inspection. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

MSC Baltic III

MSC Baltic III

MSC Baltic III
Photo: Canadian Coast Guard

On the morning of February 15, the 207 meter long, 33767 dwt container ship MSC Baltic III (IMO: 9241475) ran aground in the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Lark Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada. The MSC Baltic III had lost power and was adrift in stormy weather with winds over 120 kilometers per hour and waves reaching 6 meters in height. The vessel dropped its starboard anchor hoping to keep the vessel from running aground, but the effort failed and the MSC Baltic III ran ashore along the rocky coastline.

The MSC Baltic III issued a distress call with the Canadian Coast Guard dispatching the 100 meter long, 6,166 gt cutter Henry Larsen along with multiple helicopters to assist. Cormorant helicopters arrived on scene a few hours later and was able to airlift all 20 crew off the MSC Baltic III to safety. No reports of injuries.

The cause of the power failure was not disclosed. Authorities are monitoring the vessel for potential pollution being released from the fuel tanks. An inspection of damage would be conducted when weather conditions improve. No reports of containers breaking free and going overboard. Reports state the MSC Baltic III was headed for Corner Brook, Newfoundland from Montreal, Quebec with a cargo of containers.

Havbris

Havbris

Havbris
Photo: NSSR

On the early morning of February 13, the 14 meter long fishing vessel Havbris (MMSI: 257253620) ran aground in the Magerøy Sound near Honningsvåg, Norway. The fishing vessel found itself high and dry on the rocky coast with the outgoing tide.  Fortunately, the two crew on board the Havbris  would be rescued by the 115 meter long passenger ship Havila Polaris (IMO: 9946910) and the NSSR lifeboat Odin. Reports state the Odin would assist salvaging the Havbris  on the next rising tide.  No reports of injuries.