Shipwreck Log

The 82 meter long, 2694 dwt freighter Wilson Mosel allided with the quay at Papenburg, Germany.  The vessel was departing from the port bound for Rotterdam when it struck the pier.   The Wilson Mosel suffered a gash in the hull with some 200 liters of diesel fuel was release into the harbor.   The local fire brigade deployed an oil boom to contain the spill.   No reports of injuries.   Reports state the cause of the allision was due to human error.  The master and the 1st mate of the Wilson Mosel was fine 1000 Euros.   The vessel was allowed to leave port the next day.

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The 74 meter long ro-ro ferry Brandal allided with a quay at Halsa, Norway.  The Brandal was proceeding too fast and was unable to stop before it struck the dock.   The quay suffered only a small amount of damage, but the vessel had to reverse to unload vehicles as the ferry’s gate was damaged in the allision.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

The 80 meter long, 150 dwt ro-ro ferry Sogn allided with the dock at Brimnes, Norway.  The ferry struck the pier and both suffered minor damage.   No reports of injuries to the 43 passengers and nine crew on board.  The ferry was able to proceed on its voyage to Ulvik.

The 366 meter long, 140958 dwt container ship MSC Renee allided with the Berendrechtsluis Lock in Antwerp, Belgium.  The MSC Renee was proceeding out of Antwerp bound for Dunkirk when it struck the lock resulting in a 15 meter long hull breach above the water line.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The MSC Renee proceeded to Deurganckdok to unload cargo before continuing for repairs.