On February 5, the 103 meter long, 6535 dwt tanker Isfjord (IMO: 9190200) became disabled in the Vestfjorden near Svolvær, Norway. The tanker in ballast had gone adrift after it suffered engine failure and requested assistance. The NSSR deployed search and rescue vessels the 22 meter long Hans Herman Horn (MMSI: 257035360) and 15 meter long Sundt Flyer (MMSI: 259192000) to assist. The two NSSR vessels arrived on site took the tanker under tow. Reports state the Isfjord was towed into Svolvær safely. No reports or injuries or pollution released.
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On the afternoon of January 14, the 46 meter long, 796 dwt bunker tanker Kystbunker II (IMO: 9821366) ran aground off the island of Glasøya, Norway. The Kystbunker II was was en route from Rørvik to Ålesund with bunker and lubricating oils when it went aground on the rocks off Glasøya. The tanker remained aground until it was pulled free early morning of January 15. Reports state there was no injuries, damage or pollution released. The Kystbunker II proceeded on its voyage to Ålesund.
On the afternoon of January 10, the 274 meter long, 46578 dwt tanker Eventin (IMO: 9308065) became disabled on the Baltic Sea some 14 miles north of Rügen Island, Germany. The tanker had departed from Ust-Luga bound for Port Said with 99,000 tons of crude oil when it suffered main engine failure and power blackout. Unable to restart the engine, the Eventin went adrift. German authorities deployed the support vessel Arkona (IMO: 9285811) and the tug Bremen Fighter (IMO: 9321287) to take the tanker under tow.
By the evening of January 10, the tug Bremen Fighter had taken the Eventin under tow. Reports state that two additional tugs were en route to assist with towing operations. Reports state there was rough conditions in the area with waves reaching 3 meters. Authorities have not released where the tanker will be towed. The tanker could towed either to Rostock, Swinemünde or another nearby port. No injuries to the 24 crew on board or1 pollution released.
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Reports state the Eventin is part of the Russian shadow fleet which operate with their AIS off and known to be in unseaworthy condition. German authorities state they have concern these vessel pose a threat to critical infrastructure and the environment.
