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Kattegat Sea Collision

Kattegat Sea Collision

Noren
Photo: sjofartstidningen.se

On the afternoon of December 10, the 90 meter long, 5211 dwt cargo vessel Noren (IMO: 9968255) collided with the 20 meter long fishing vessel Obsala in the Kattegat Sea northwest of the island of Nidingen, Sweden. The Noren was headed to Hargshamn from Shoreham when it collided with the Obsala. Swedish authorities were alerted and deployed multiple Coast Guard patrol boats along with a helicopter from Gothenburg.  The 12 meter long SSRS lifeboat Josephine (MMSI: 265001100) was also dispatched to assist. Rescuers found both vessels had only sustained slight damage and neither were in danger. The Obsala did suffered problems with its engine and fishing gear requiring the vessel to be towed to a shipyard for repairs. There were no reports of injuries on either vessel.

SSRS Josephine
Photo: SSRS

Authorities launched an investigation into the incident. The Coast Guard tested crew for alcohol which return negative results. After the preliminary investigation had been completed, the Swedish Coast Guard issued a fine to the master of the Noren for negligence. Reports state the fine was paid immediately and the vessel proceeded on its voyage to its destination.

 

MF Axel

MF Axel

MF Axel
Photo: bonniernews.se

On the afternoon of July 19, the 18 meter long, 29 gt passenger ship MF Axel (MMSI: 265632000) ran aground in the Baltic Sea in the Karlskrona archipelago off Ramsö, Sweden. The MF Axel was proceeding with 87 passengers when it grounded in shallow water in the narrow Sjuhallasundet Strait. The passenger ship remained firmly aground on the sandy bottom just 100 meters from the shore and was unable to free itself. The Swedish Coast Guard and Swedish Sea Rescue Society (SSRS) was called out to assist and arrived a short time later. Rescuers began an evacuation of all the passengers off the MF Axel. During the evacuation, the MF Axel was lightened enough it floated free. However, not until all passengers were transferred off the passenger ship, the MF Axel was allowed to proceed under its own power back to Karlskrona. There were no reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Authorities launched an investigation into the incident. The Coast Guard questioned the crew and checks for alcohol were negative. An initial report stated the incident was at no fault of the vessel or the crew. The iron hulled MF Axel was built in 1934 and operates between Fisktorget in Karlskrona and Nättraby.