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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.

Stena Transit

Stena Transit

The 212 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Stena Transit caught fire on the Humber off Grimsby.  The Stena Transit was coming from Rotterdam with 180 persons on board when the fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room.  The crew made an emergency anchorage and quickly extinguished the blaze. The Humber RNLI lifeboat was alerted and arrived on scene along with two tug boats. The vessels stood by while the crew ventilated the engine room.  After a few hours the crew found there was no danger to those aboard the Stena Transit, the RNLI lifeboat stood down.  Reports state there were no injuries or pollution released. The Stena Transit berthed in Immingham the following day.