Shipwreck Log

Photo: Swedish Coast Guard

The 88 meter long, 3961 dwt freighter Malta Cement went aground near Mörkö, Sweden.   The freighter loaded with 3700 tons of cement suffered slight damage to the hull near the propeller allowing some water ingress.   The Swedish Coast Guard dispatched vessels to the scene to monitor the vessel.  No reports of injuries or pollution released into the water.   Two tugs were on scene as divers conduct an inspection and a salvage plan is worked out.

Photo: NSRI

The 164 foot long trawler Eihatsu Maru ran aground off Clifton Beach, Cape Town, South Africa.  The trawler was in dense fog when it struck bottom some 35 meters off shore.  Early reports state the fishing vessel hull was undamaged.  The  NSRI dispatched a rescue boat to the scene and evacuated 19 of the 28 crew on board.   The remaining crew decided to stay on board along with the vessel’s dog.

The vessel’s engines and generators remain operational, but were unable to refloat the vessel.   A tug was requested and will attempt to refloat the Eihatsu Maru at the next high tide.  Authorities are concerned for possible release of pollution from the Eihatsu Maru.  The vessel has some 90 tons of fuel and ammonia on board.

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The 32 meter long, 203 dwt tug Ava Payagua collided with the 82 meter long sand-barge Rio Turbio on the Parana River off the 102 kilometer mark near Zarate, Argentina .   The Ava Payagua was undamaged, but the Rio Turbio quickly capsized and sank.   No reports of injuries to the 12 crew on board the Ava Payagua.   Authorities launched multiple vessels on scene conducting search and rescue for the missing men.  Divers were sent into the vessel and found one survivor.   One engineer was found alive in the capsized hull and was taken to hospital suffering from hypothermia.  Divers later found four bodies trapped in the hull.   Divers continue to search for three missing crewmen.   Authorities placed a boom was placed around the Rio Turbio to contain any pollution that may be released.   Reports state three crew from the Ava Payagua were taken into custody while the vessel was being detained for inspection.   An investigation into the incident is being conducted.

The 275 meter long, 61153 dwt container ship MSC Idil suffered an explosion while off San Juan, Puerto Rico.   The explosion was caused by some welding work on board.   The container ship suffered damage to the hull, fuel tank and cargo hold resulting in water ingress.  The vessel began to list, but the crew were able to engage the pumps and bring the flooding under control.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter and a vessel to the scene.   Reports state some of the 25 crew on board were injured in the explosion.    No pollution was released in to the water.  The Coast Guard is monitoring the situation as the MSC Idil has some 588,000 gallons of fuel oil and 62,0000 gallons of diesel fuel on board.

The 40 foot long fishing vessel Provider II became disabled in moderate seas on the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Fear, North Carolina.   The vessel had lost power and was adrift when the crew contacted the Coast Guard for assistance.   The Cutter Block Island responded and took the Provider II under tow.   The vessels proceeded in moderate conditions until they were off Fort Macon, North Carolina where the 47-foot lifeboat took over the tow.   The vessels continued on and arrived safely at Beaufort. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

The 228 meter long, 104280 dwt tanker Yare went aground off Curacao, Venezuela.   The vessel was able to be refloated the next day.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  No further details reported.