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Valaris 120 Collision

Valaris 120 Collision

Valaris 120
Photo: Valaris

From the Unknown List

On the night of November 24, the jackup rig Valaris 120 was struck by an unnamed supply vessel in the North Sea some 150 miles east of Aberdeen, Scotland. Reports state the supply vessel struck one of the legs of the rig. No details on the extent of damage to the supply vessel or to the rig. Reports do state that 52 personnel were evacuated off the rig. Three flights evacuated the non-essential personnel. No reports of injuries.  No further details reported.

 

Urter

Urter

Urter
Photo: h-avis.no

On May 30, the 59 meter long, 1155 dwt offshore supply vessel Urter ran ashore at Storasund, Norway. The Urter was underway when the vessel lost control of its steering and ran up to the shoreline. The bow sustained minimal damage and the crew was able to refloat the Urter later the same day.  Authorities were notified and the Urter was later inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Leigh River

Leigh River

Leigh River

On March 13, the 50 meter long, 581 gt supply vessel Leigh River sank in the Gulf of Mexico some 55 miles off Veracruz, Mexico. The vessel had sprung a leak in the engine room which overwhelmed the Leigh River’s pumps. Unable to control the flooding, the crew sent out a distress call.  Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene while the 190 meter long bulk carrier Sredna Gora diverted to the scene. The helicopter arrived to find all eight crew of the Leigh River safely abandon ship and transfer over to the Sredna Gora.  No reports of injuries.

Reports state the Leigh River later sank. No further details reported.