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Collision off Tuapse

Collision off Tuapse

The 181 meter long, 40703 dwt tanker Tomsk collided with the 101 meter long, 3337 dwt ro-ro ferry Melissa K in heavy fog in the Black Sea near Tuapse, Russia.  The ferry was leaving port en route to Samsun, Turkey when it was struck by the Tomsk which was entering the port with a pilot on board.   The ferry’s hull was holed, but was able to return to port.  The Tomsk reported no damage and dropped anchor off Tuapse awaiting a survey.   No reports of injuries and no pollution was released.   The authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Straum

Straum

The 164 meter long, 19536 dwt tanker  Straum suffered a fire in its engine room near Aukra, Norway.   The Straum was en route to Julsundet from Hustad Marmor when the fire started.  The crew was able to contain the blaze, but the fire damaged the engines leaving the tanker without power.  Rescue boats responded to the scene until a tug could take the Straum under tow.   Later the same day, a tug took the tanker under tow and proceeded to Molegard.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Collision in Bay of Biscay

Collision in Bay of Biscay

The 121 meter long, 6267 dwt tanker Lady Orge collided with the 12 meter long trawler Pere Milo in the Bay of Biscay near Belle-Ile, France.  The trawler quickly sank sending its two crew into the water.  One crewman was rescued by the tanker and later taken ashore by a helicopter.  The crewman was taken to hospital suffering from mild hypothermia.  The other crewman remains missing.   No reports of injuries or damage on the tanker.  Authorities dispatched several helicopters and multiple vessels conducted an active search in the area.   The Lady Ozge was en route to Dunkirk from Saint Nazaire with sunflower oil.   The tanker proceeded to Lorient where authorities can conduct an investigation.

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