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Fluvius Tamar

Fluvius Tamar

Fluvius Tamar

The 90 meter long, 4200 dwt cargo vessel Fluvius Tamar sank in the North Sea off the coast of Ramsgate, England. The Fluvius Tamar was en route from Eemshaven, Netherlands with 3,800 tonnes of magnesium oxide bound for Pasajes, Spain. As the vessel passed some 30 miles off the coast, the Fluvius Tamar ran into difficulty. The cargo vessel was in strong northwesterly gale when it began to take on water. The vessel sent out a distress call that it was flooding rapidly and needed assistance.

Authorities launched rescue helicopters from Lydd and Lee-on-Solent along with a RNLI lifeboat from Ramsgate while another helicopter from the Netherlands join in the search and rescue operation.

The seven crew on the Fluvius Tamar had to jump overboard as the vessel sank before they were able to reach the life rafts.  Four crew were pulled from the water by the 180 meter long, 11585 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Norstream. The Norstream had responded to the distress call and arrived on scene first. Three other crewmen from the Fluvius Tamar were hoisted to safety by rescue helicopters.

The vessel now rests in 40 meters of water. Authorities report some pollution in the water.

Norstream
The ro-ro cargo vessel Norstream rescued 4 crew
Fredwood

Fredwood

Fredwood BA338
Photo: newsandstar.co.uk

The fishing vessel  Fredwood BA338 sank in Maryport harbour, England. The vessel had arrived in harbour the day before and had unloaded its catch when the incoming tide swamped the vessel.   Unable to control the flooding the Fredwood developed a list to port and partially sank.  The RNLI assisted in rescuing the four crew on board while the Maryport fire brigade aided with a dewatering pump. No reports of injuries. Reports state the vessel’s hull may have been punctured which allowed the water ingress.