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Saga Sky

Saga Sky

Saga Sky
Photo: RNLI

The 199 meter long, 47034 dwt cargo vessel Saga Sky collided with a barge in the English Channel off Samphire Hoe near Dover. The Saga Sky was proceeding through the channel in strong winds and heavy seas caused by Storm Angus when it suffered engine failure. Without power, the Saga Sky was at the mercy of the strong winds as it drifted towards the unmanned barge. The Saga Sky struck the barge along the starboard hull resulting in damage and water ingress.  No reports of damage to the barge which was loaded with a cargo of stone.

The vessel requested assistance with the Coastguard dispatching two helicopters to the scene while a tug was dispatched from France. The RNLI lifeboats from Dover and Dungeness also arrived on scene to monitor the situation. The helicopters evacuated 11 crewmen leaving 12 on board the Saga Sky. The remaining crew were later able to restart the engine and restore partial power.  Assisted by the tug, the Saga Sky proceeded to a safe anchorage off Dungeness. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Collision on the Humber

Collision on the Humber

The 140 meter long, 5000 dwt car carrier City of Rotterdam collided with the 200 meter long,  10,407 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Primula Seaways on the Humber near Immingham,  England. The Primula Seaways was coming from Rotterdam with 25 persons in bad weather with strong winds and heavy rains.  As it approached the Humber, the Primula Seaways struck head-on with the City of Rotterdam.

City of Rotterdam
Photo: vesselfinder.com

The City of Rotterdam sustained extensive damage to its portside bow.  The car carrier had a 40 foot long breach over multiple decks and a notable crack in the hull. No reports of injuries on either vessel.

The Primula Seaways proceeded to Killinghome Haven while the City of Rotterdam berthed in Immingham.  Authorities have detained both vessels and launched an investigation into the incident. The cause of the collision has not yet been reported.