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Westport

Westport

Westport
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On the morning of March 14, the 32 meter long, 347 gt tugboat Westport (IMO: 7810026) collided with the 182 meter long, 23623 dwt container ship A. Idefix (IMO: 9354662) in Bahía del Callao off Callao, Peru. The Westport struck the A. Idefix resulting in the tug’s starboard hull being holed. The crew was unable to control the water ingress and the Westport eventually sank by the stern. No reports of injuries or damage on the A. Idefix.

Reports state that 6 crew from the Westport were injured during the incident. The crew would be taken to hospital for treatment. Peruvian authorities placed booms over the site to contain oil pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Manahau

Manahau

Manahau
Photo: Maritime New Zealand

On August 31, the 98 meter long, 7675 dwt self-propelled tanker barge Manahau (IMO: 9415117) ran aground in Buller Bay on Carters Beach, Westport, New Zealand. The Manahau had been at anchor waiting to cross the Westport Bar when its anchor began to drag. The barge was driven ashore by strong winds and waves caused by a passing storm. The 11 crew on board safely landed ashore with no injuries. The Manahau had no cargo on board and there were no reports of any pollution released from the 100,000 litres of diesel fuel on board. Authorities state a tugboat from Taranaki will arrive on scene to assist on refloating the barge.  New Zealand authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Pacific Rim

Pacific Rim

Pacific Rim
Photo: uscg

The 60 foot long fishing vessel Pacific Rim sank off Westport, Washington. The Pacific Rim had struck a submerged object tearing a hole in the hull. Unable to control the water ingress, the Pacific Rim sent out a distress call. The Coast Guard responded quickly and rescued the single person on board. He was later taken to hospital for treatment for hypothermia. Reports state the Pacific Rim had some 250 gallons of diesel fuel on board.