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CC Atlantique

CC Atlantique

Kamarina
Photo: hd.se

On March 1, the 50 meter long tugboat Kamarina (IMO: 9499644) was towing a 122 meter long, 20148 dwt barge CC Atlantique (IMO: 9562245) from Rönne to Sczcezin when the barge allided with a channel light on the Flintrännan near the Öresund Bridge. The barge had veered too far starboard of the channel and struck the foundation of the channel lights and became stuck. There were no reports of injuries. Swedish authorities stated that traffic on the channel was not impacted by the incident. A salvage company has been contracted to pull the CC Atlantique free and towed away. Authorities did not release a date when the channel light would be replaced.

Gjemnes

Gjemnes

Gjemnes
Photo: NSSR

On the afternoon of February 28, the 64 meter long, 336 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Gjemnes (IMO: 7814333) ran aground in the Holmestrandsfjorden at Hakan, Norway. The ferry had run up on the rocks off the breakwater and was quickly freed by the crew boat Hørtte (MMSI: 257054700).  The Gjemnes proceeded to the terminal where all passengers and vehicles were unloaded. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The NSSR conducted an inspection of the hull and found the ferry was undamaged.  The Gjemnes went back into service the next day.

 

Western Gambler

Western Gambler

Western Gambler
Photo: Canadian Coast Guard

On the early morning of February 19, the 58 foot long fishing vessel Western Gambler ran around in Queen Charlotte Strait some 3 kilometers south of Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada. The Western Gambler developed a list after the grounding and requested assistance. Canadian Coast Guard dispatched its fast rescue craft from the Bella Bella station which arrived on scene and rescued the 4 crew off the fishing vessel.  No reports of injuries.

Western Gambler
Photo: victorianow.com

The Western Gambler would continue to list and eventually capsized onto its port hull. Authorities spotted debris and a light sheen on the water. A response team was deployed which placed containment booms along with absorbents around the fishing vessel. Booms were also deployed to protect a nearby hatchery.  Reports state the Western Gambler had some 7500 litres of diesel fuel and 1100 litres of hydraulic oil. Reports state the vessel will be salvaged and removed within the week. The cause of the grounding was not disclosed. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

View the incident report here.