Nearly 1.3 million liters of oil was collected from the siphoning of the MT 'Terranova' off Limay, Bataan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Sep 8, based on the report by the contracted salvor,Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc., which said that a total of 1,296,069 liters of oil had been collected from Aug 19 to Sep 7, after an additional 52,355 liters were collected on Sep 7. The siphoning was halted for five days, from Sept. 2 to Sept. 6, due to the effects brought by Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi). The rate of oily waste flow during the operation on Sep 7 was 8,690 liters per hour. Up to 200,000 liters of oil waste remained to be extracted from the wreck. The salvor needs at least two more days to complete the oil siphoning Report with photo: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1981225/manila-bay-salvage-work-nearly-done#ixzz8lKNMuTsZ
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ELENA
A Salvadoran crew member of the “Elena”, which was anchored in the southern harbour of the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, died on Sep 5, 2024, as the result of a fall while carrying out a supply operation from a barge. He lost his balance and fell onto the deck of the barge from a height of 12 metres and was left unconscious. The judicial brigade of the Civil Guard has opened an investigation to clarify the causes of the accident. The Maritime Authority has ordered the immobilisation of the ship until the circumstances have been clarified. The ship has been anchored since Aug 24, oming from Mauritania.
MANAHAU
The 'MAnahau' has berthed in Port Nelson oni Sep 7 after being successfully refloated and towed 315 kilometers around Farewell Spit before the offshore towing vessel M'MA Vision' brought it into Tasman Bay with the support of the tug 'Kurutai', which then towed the barge into the port, supported by harbour tugs, while the 'MMA Vision' was released to return to New Plymouth. The Westland Mineral Sands had developed and implemented the plan for the salvage and towing operation under the supervision of Maritime NZ. The Tasman and Nelson Harbour Masters were involved prior to the vessel's arrival to ensure safety and environmental protection. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the grounding, with a team of investigators inspecting the vessel, recovering the ship's records, interviewing the crew, authorities and any other witnesses. Report with photo: https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/09/08/manahau-barge-berths-in-nelson-after-successful-refloating/
SALVAMAR SPICA
A group of 20 people, including 13 men, three women and four minors of Maghreb origin. were rescued almost 65 miles from Punta de la Polacra, in Níjar, on Sep 7. At around 7:24 p.m. the 'Stena Impeccable' alerted Salvamento Marítimo in Almería about the sighting of a drifting boat. The maritime controllers decided to divert the nearest ship, the 'Sea Moon', which arrived at the scene and confirmed the presence of at least a dozen people on board, who were facing mechanical problems with their engine. Instructions were given to the 'Sea Moon' to remain in the area until the 'Salvamar Spica' , which was was then mobilised, had arrived at the scene and successfully rescued the 20 people who were on the boat. The migrants were taken to the port of Almería, where they disembarked on Sep 8 at approximately 04:00 a.m.
KAITAKI
iwiRail has been sentenced after the 'Kaitaki' lost propulsion while approaching Wellington Harbour on Jan 28, 2023, and drifted south of Wellington in dangerous conditions. The 800 passengers were mustered and supplied with lifejackets while the ferry regained limited power, eventually making its way to port in Wellington. At the time of the incident, the ferry faced strong southerly winds, with gusts of up to 45 knots and swells of three metres near the entrance to the harbour. Had the anchors failed, the vessel could have run aground at Sinclair Head. The propulsion failure was caused by a malfunction in a rubber expansion joint, which led to the shutdown of the Kaitaki’s main engine, leaving the ferry adrift. Maritime NZ commended KiwiRail for pleading guilty. “There were significant failings that caused the ferry to lose power. Poorly managed maintenance and processes on the Kaitaki meant its passengers, crew, and the environment were put at risk. This incident demonstrated the serious consequences of poor maintenance and emphasised the need for operators to ensure their vessels are well-maintained and properly managed." KiwiRail was fined $412,500 for its breach under the Health and Safety at Work Act and ordered to pay $20,000 in costs.