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…
The 77 meter long tanker Lizrix became disabled in the English Channel between Dover and Calais. The Lizrix was en route to Immingham from St. Helier when it suffered damage to its propulsion system. The crew on board were unable to make repairs and the tanker dropped anchor. Authorities dispatched an emergency tug Abeille Languedoc along with another tug to the scene. The tugs took the Lizrix under tow and proceeded to Dover. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution…