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OMS Pollux

OMS Pollux

RNLI OMS POLLUX allision winfarm walney island

The 39 meter long, 247 dwt standby vessel OMS Pollux allided into a concrete pile next to a wind turbine under construction in the Irish Sea off Walney Island , England.  The OMS Pollux had been at anchor off the construction site when one of the anchor lines parted allowing the vessel to swing around and strike the concrete pile.  The standby vessel sustained damage to its port hull below the waterline puncturing one of the fuel tanks.  No reports of injuries to the 18 persons on board.  The RNLI lifeboat from Barrow arrived on scene and found the OMS Pollux was not taking on water.  The vessels proceeded to Liverpool due to the fuel leak.  The Barrow lifeboat escorted the OMS Pollux until it was met by the Lytham and Hoylake lifeboats which escorted the supply vessel the rest of the way to Liverpool.  The vessel will remain outside the port until the fuel leak is stopped.  Reports state the port of Barrow refused entry to the OMS Pollux due to the fuel leak.  The MAIB has launched an investigation into the incident.

Vos Sailor

Vos Sailor

Vos Sailor

The 43 meter long, 405 dwt standby vessel Vos Sailor became disabled in rough seas in the North Sea off Aberdeen, Scotland.    The Vos Sailor suffered significant damage from large waves over 20 feet high and winds over 70 knots.   The vessel suffered damage and severe water ingress quickly flooding the vessel.  A mayday call was sent out as the Vos Sailor became disabled.  Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene.   The helicopter was able to winch 11 crewmen to safety.  Reports state one crewman who suffered fatal injuries was left on board the vessel.   One rescuer also suffered minor injuries during the rescue.  The Vos Sailor remained adrift in the North Sea until a tug could reach the scene from Invergordon.  The tug will take the Vos Sailor under tow back to Aberdeen.

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