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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
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.