On March 4, 2025, at around 12.20 p.m. the 'Yong Yue 11', which had arrived from Colombo, was in allision with the moored tanker 'Rhine' (IMO: 9356816) off Chattogram Port on the outer anchorage area. The propeller of the 'Yong Yue 11' got become entangled with the anchor cable of the 'Rhine' and caused damage to the container ship. The port authority deployed the tugs 'Kandari 10', 'Kandari 4', 'BLV Lusai', along with a pilot boat to the accident site. A specialised team comprising of experienced pilots and port employees successfully freed the container ship and moved it to safety by approximately 4:30 p.m. The 'Rhine' has been stationary in pos. 22° 13' N 091° 45' E since Feb 28. As of March 7, the 'Yong Yue 11' was moored in pos. 22° 14' N 091° 50' E. The port operations, including those at the outer anchorage, remained unaffected, and all activities were proceeding as usual.
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KRITI CAPTAIN
On the morning of March 4, 2025, the Kriti Captain' has finally left Fos-sur-Mer. In an operation, which was coordinated by the Port Authority and carried out in collaboration with the pilots of the Strait of Messina, the offshore tug 'Protug 85-1' (IMO: 9995935) started towing the disabled tanker through the strait. The convoy was headed for repairs in a shipyard in Skaramagas near Athens. The departure manoever was assisted by tug 'Capo D'Orlando' (IMO: 9275139). Report with photo: https://messina.gazzettadelsud.it/articoli/cronaca/2025/03/04/stretto-di-messina-spettacolare-operazione-di-rimorchio-di-una-petroliera-in-avaria-57eaa760-a793-43ae-8fab-d40dec12eb80/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI2-SpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVRd7HNboYteOoPVb2XT6xUFvqjFU2x92Ub1034xQFB0COnTWr2N2IkA-g_aem_89qqnBJMycbiZ1Z2YkeBwQ
RHINE
On March 4, 2025, at around 12.20 p.m. the container ship 'Yong Yue 11' (IMO: 8741026), which had arrived from Colombo, was in allision with the moored 'Rhine' off Chattogram Port on the outer anchorage area. The propeller of the 'Yong Yue 11' got become entangled with the anchor cable of the 'Rhine' and caused damage to the container ship. The port authority deployed the tugs 'Kandari 10', 'Kandari 4', 'BLV Lusai', along with a pilot boat to the accident site. A specialised team comprising of experienced pilots and port employees successfully freed the container ship and moved it to safety by approximately 4:30 p.m. The 'Rhine' has been stationary in pos. 22° 13' N 091° 45' E since Feb 28. As of March 7, the 'Yong Yue 11' was moored in pos. 22° 14' N 091° 50' E. The port operations, including those at the outer anchorage, remained unaffected, and all activities were proceeding as usual.
MSC BALTIC III
On March 5, salvage crews are working onboard the 'MSC Baltic III'. Containers that have dangerous cargo listed have been secured. No pollution has been observed. Dealing with the fuel and the containers is the first priority. The tug 'Atlantic Elm' (IMO: 7910230) with a barge of equipment has arrived in Corner Brook from Halifax on March 6, the Multi-Cat workboat '360 Handler' (IMO: 9950454) has also been supporting the salvage operations. Salvage crews have power onboard the vessel, and the ship's cranes are operational and been moved from the storage position.
BOTHNIA
On March 5, 2025, at around 7.10 a,.m., the 'Bothnia' allided with the bridge of a local refinery in Brunsbüttel, causing some damage. The crew did not notice the incident. Officers of the Brunsbüttel water police station found damage to the railing and the crossbeam beneath the bridge. According to the maintenance team, the visible damage amounted to around 15,000 euros. The accident probably occurred unnoticed when the ship was leaving the port en route to Skagne with an ETA as of March 7. The investigation into this matter was ongoing.
