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Cap Pinede

Cap Pinede

On June 15, the 89 meter long, 3500 dwt tanker Cap Pinede allided with the breakwater at Marseille, France. The bunker tanker was entering the port when it suffered a steering failure.  Unable to maneuver, the crew of the Cap Pinede tried to slow the vessel down by reversing engines to full astern.  Their efforts could not stop the tanker from striking the breakwater. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Damage to the Cap Pinede was not released.

 

 

Calypso – Z84

Calypso – Z84

Calypso Z84
Photo: RNLI

On February 23, the 35 meter long fishing vessel Calypso Z84 became disabled in the Celtic Sea off Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom.  The Calypso had suffered a broken gear box and gone adrift in heavy seas.  The crew requested assistance with nearby fishing vessels and the RNLI lifeboat from Padstow responding.  The fishing vessel Soetkin was able to pass a line to the Calypso and begun a tow to Milford Haven.  No reports of injuries.

The tow was later to be transferred to the 34 meter long tug Svitzer Caldey when the tug collided with the fishing vessel. Another tug took over and towed the Calypso to Pembroke. An inspection found the Calypso had sustained damage up to the centreline. Reports state the Calypso was taken to a ship yard for repairs.  No details to any damage to the Svitzer Caldey.

Ocean Freja

Ocean Freja

Ocean Freja
Photo: facebook

On February 21, the 21 meter long, 145 gt fishing vessel Ocean Freja became disabled in the North Sea off Thyborøn, Denmark.  The Ocean Freja had lost power after an engine failure and gone adrift 30 miles off shore. The crew requested assistance with the lifeboat Martha Lerche responding.  Large waves caused by the stormy conditions made connecting the towline difficult, but the Martha Lerche was able to take the Ocean Freja under tow. The two vessels arrived safely in Thyborøn. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.