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Collision off Dunkerque

On July 19, 2017, at 3 a.m. the MRCC Dover reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez that the "Samskip Courier" had struck the St. Vincent-Grenadines-flagged tug "MTS Viscount" which was pulling floating pipes from Rotterdam to Arzew at a 1.100 meter-towing-wire. The accident happened about 30 miles NW of Dunkerque in the British zone. No injuries were reported on board the two ships, and the incident caused no pollution. Both ships suffered slight damage. The container ship continued its voyage from Tilbury to Rotterdam, arriving there at 11.30 a.m. The "MTS Viscount" was forced to release the towing cable. Currently, the tug's crew was trying to recover the cargo and reestablish the tow. The Dover MRCC, which coordinated this operation, was in contact with its owner, who dispatched several tugs to assist in the maneuver. On July 20 the "MTS Taktow" (IMO: 8133827) had arrived on site too. The French maritime prefecture of the English Channel and the North Sea followed the development of the operation.