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Zapadnyy

Zapadnyy

zapadnyy
Photo: rnli

On September 13, the 77 meter long tanker Zapadnyy ran aground at the entrance to Silloth harbour, England.  The tanker, loaded with molasses, stranded on a sandbank barely avoiding running onto the nearby rocks. The Zapadnyy was later refloated on the following high tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports state that a communication error caused the tanker to run aground. The Zapadnyy entered Silloth and unloaded its cargo and proceeded to its next port to Klaipeda.

In 2011, the Zapadnyy allided with a dock in Bremen, Germany.

Francine – Z 90

Francine – Z 90

Francine Z90
Photo: RNLI

The 30 meter long fishing vessel Francine – Z90 caught fire in the English Channel off Lizard Point.  The fire started in the vessel’s engine room from an electrical short circuit.  The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze which had spread onto the main deck. The Francine – Z90 requested assistance with the RNLI lifeboat and a Coast Guard helicopter responding.  The helicopter arrived on scene and airlifted 3 crew off the trawler. The three crew had suffered from smoke inhalation while fighting the fire.  The remaining crew on board was able to extinguish the fire and proceeded to Newlyn harbor escorted by the RNLI lifeboat.  No reports of pollution released. Reports state the vessel will be inspected and will undergo repairs.