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Toyosu Canal Collision

Toyosu Canal Collision

Senbamaru 12
Photo: news.jp

On the morning of October 8, the workboats Senbamaru No. 12 and the Senbamaru No. 80 collided on the Toyosu Canal in Koto Ward, Japan. The Senbamaru No. 80 was pushing a 30 meter long barge when it struck into port hull of the Senbamaru No. 12 in the canal some 700 meters north of the Toyosu Station.  The Senbamaru No. 12 sustained hull damage with it’s pilothouse windows smashed.

The Japanese Coast Guard reported that all five crew on the Senbamaru No. 12 were taken to hospital. One crew member had suffered a severe blow to the chest and would perish from his injury. Reports state there were no injuries on the other vessel. Coast Guard’s initial investigation suggests the two ships collided as they were passing each other. Authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the accident.

 

Ardentia Lagoa

Ardentia Lagoa

Ardentia Lagoa
Photo: Salvamento Maritimó

On the early morning of March 2, the 16 meter long workboat Ardentia Lagoa (MMSI: 224053260) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean off the Canary Islands. The vessel alerted authorities it had lost power and required assistance. Authorities from Las Palmas dispatched the 21 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Nunki (MMSI: 224049950) which was able to take the Ardentia Lagoa under tow.  The vessels proceeded safely back to port at Las Palmas. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Noord

Noord

Noord
Photo: noordhollandsdagblad.nl

On the morning of February 17, the 54 meter long workboat Noord (MMSI: 244750831) allided on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal near Diemen, Netherlands. The Noord‘s crane struck high voltage cables resulting in two cables falling into the canal with a third cable damaged. Authorities halted traffic along the canal while repairs could be made on the cables. Reports state the traffic on the canal resumed later in the afternoon the same day, but upwards to 50 vessels had been delayed from the incident.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The reason why the crane was elevated high enough to strike the cables was not disclosed.