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Torvind

Torvind

Torvind
Photo: NSSR

On the night of December 23, the 61 meter long, 950 dwt cargo vessel Torvind (IMO: 7332490) became disabled in Norwegian Sea off Hustadvika, Norway. The Torvind was headed to Piraeus when it suffered multiple failures. The cargo vessel had suffered engine failure along with problems with its rudder. Unable to regain power and a loss of steering, the vessel requested assistance. Authorities dispatched the 22 meter long NSSR lifeboat Hans Herman Horn (MMSI: 257035360), the 34 meter long tugboat Waterlord (IMO: 7522150) supported by a rescue helicopter. The NSSR lifeboat arrived on the scene and was able to establish a towline after several attempts to the Torvind. The towline was transferred to the Waterlord and all the vessels proceeded towards Kristiansund.

On December 25, the tow was halted off Sunndalsøra where the Torvind dropped anchor. There were no reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

 

Sunk on Snohomish River

Sunk on Snohomish River

McCarver
Photo: heraldnet.com

On the afternoon of December 17, a barge sank on the Snohomish River near Everett, Washington. The barge was being positioned by the 8 meter long tugboat McCarver (MMSI: 338483259) when it suffered uncontrolled water ingress. The barge would partially sink as the river low water levels along with another tugboat stabilized the barge.

Reports state the barge will have some 300 gallons of fuel removed along with equipment of its deck before the barge will be raised.  Washington authorities have not disclosed the cause of the incident.

Sylvia M

Sylvia M

Sylvia M

On December 3, the 29 meter long, 149 gt tugboat Sylvia M (IMO: 6409064) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean off Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. The Sylvia M was towing the 36 meter long, 217 gt offshore support vessel K-Marine IV (IMO: 8977687) when it suffered engine problems.  The Salvamento Marítimo was alerted and dispatched the 21 meter long lifeboat Salvamar Nunki (MMSI: 224049950) along with the 56 meter long, 1190 dwt tugboat Miguel de Cervantes (IMO: 9320116) to assist.  The Miguel de Cervantes took over the tow of the K-Marine IV and proceeded to the port of Las Palmas.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.