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Sara Lena

Sara Lena

Sara Lena BM 30
Photo: Newcastle Coastguard

On September 14,  the 16 meter long Sara Lena BM 30 (IMO: 8528852) ran aground in Ardglass harbour, Northern Ireland. The vessel had run up on the rocks and requested assistance. The Newcastle Coastguard along with the RNLI Portaferry lifeboat responded. The lifeboat stood by while the Coastguard dispatched a helicopter from Wales to rescue the crew.  The helicopter winched up two crew off the Sara Lena and carried them to shore. No reports of injuries.

The Sara Lena continued to be pounded by waves against the rocks during the night. By the next morning the Sara Lena had sank below the waves.  No reports if authorities will launch an investigation into the incident. No further details reported.

 

Twilight PZ33

Twilight PZ33

Twilight
Photo: RNLI Penlee

On September 10, the 25 meter long fishing vessel Twilight PZ330 (IMO: 8816039) caught fire while berthed in Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall, United Kingdom. The fire started in the vessel’s galley and quickly got out of control.  The Falmouth Coastguard was alerted and  requested the RNLI lifeboat from Penlee to respond.  The lifeboat arrived on scene and began firefighting efforts with multiple sea hoses. A short time later the Penzance fire brigade arrived on scene and continued the fire fighting efforts from the dock.  A crewman from the Twilight had escaped the fire, but had suffered smoke inhalation requiring him to be taken to hospital.  After an hour the blaze was completely extinguished.  The extent of damage to the vessel was not reported.

Baltic Arrow

Baltic Arrow

Baltic Arrow
Photo: peterboroughtoday.co.uk

On the morning of June 25, the 80 meter long, 3002 dwt cargo vessel Baltic Arrow (IMO: 9243863) ran aground on the River Nene near Wisbech, England. The Baltic Arrow was proceeding to Wisbech from Riga with a cargo of timber with a pilot onboard. While making a course correction, the Baltic Arrow swung to starboard and ran aground with the bow stuck on the river bank and the stern on the opposite bank. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Initial attempts to refloat the vessel were unsuccessful due to the low water levels. A later attempt assisted by two tugs was successful later the same day on the evening high tide.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. A preliminary report stated the pilot didn’t realize he had over-corrected the vessel’s heading resulting in the grounding. Fatigue was mentioned as a contributing factor as the pilot was at the helm for over 2 hours.  Local authorities have done a survey of the river and begun additional training for its pilots.