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Tokatu

Tokatu

Tokatu
Photo: stuff.co.nz

On August 31, the 81 meter long, 2600 dwt fishing vessel Tokatu (IMO: 9816153)  became disabled in a storm on the Tasman Sea off Burnie, Tasmania. The Tokatu had suffered breakdown in the engine control resulting in the loss of maneuverability. The vessel requested assistance with two tugs from Burnie responding. The two tugs arrived on scene a few hours later and was able to get a towline over to the Tokatu. No reports of injuries to the 45 people on the vessel, damage or pollution released.

 

Statesman

Statesman

Statesman
Photo: themercury.com.au

On September 2, the 53 meter long cattle carrier/landing craft Statesman ran aground near Stanley, Tasmania. The Statesman was en route to King Island from Tasmania with a cargo of cattle when it suffered a technical fault. An electronic fault occurred in the vessel’s navigation system causing the Statesman to veer off course and run hard aground on a reef known as North Point. The vessel suffered some water ingress and damage to the rudders and propellers. No reports of injuries to the crew or the cattle on board.

The crew requested assistance and a tug was dispatched from Burnie to the scene. Several hours later the tug arrived and was quickly able to pull the Statesman free. The vessel was assisted back to port for repairs. Tasmanian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Aurora Australis

Aurora Australis

A fire broke out on the 95 meter long, 3911 dwt research vessel Aurora Australis while berthed at Hobart, Tasmania.  The fire started in the laundry when a towel overheated and caught fire in a dryer.  The local fire brigade was called to the scene and quickly extinguished the blaze.  Reports state there was minimal damage and no injuries.

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