The Belize flagged cargo m/v 'Phrygia' (IMO: 8842583) was in collision with the 'Maia' on the Don River in the Rostov Region on Sep 5, 2ß24, near the city of Azov. The accident occurred when the vessels were passing each other. Both ships were damaged, but not breached. There were no casualties or oil spills, and the shipping channel was not blocked. The Volga-Don Transport Prosecutor's Office has begun an inspection of compliance with the requirements of the legislation on the safety of navigation. Report with photo: https://kuban24.tv/item/dva-teplohoda-stolknulis-na-reke-v-rajone-azova
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MANAHAU
The 'Manahau' could be pulled off the Carters Beach on Sep 6. Teams had worked since Sep 1 on preparations for freeing the vessel. Ther salvage operations kicked off in the morning, with a helicopter dropping a tow rope to the tug, which was then attached to the 'Manahau', and shortly before midday, the towing operation began with the incoming tide. At about 12.50 p.m. LT, the barge was successfully refloated. Fresh water, food and supplies were delivered to the crew on board before the efforts began. Salvors used excavators to retrieve the anchors from the vessel and discharged all ballast with which the barge was meade heavier so it remained hard pressed down on the beach. The vessel was stable, the hull remained intact and there were no leaks. The 'Manahau' was then towed to Nelson. The vessel's Class Society will need to inspect and provide assurance that suitable repairs have been made before it can be released. 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 and video: https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/09/06/grounded-manahau-barge-near-westport-successfully-refloated/
PHRYGIA
The 'Phrygia' was in collision with the Russian flagged tanker 'Maia' (IMO: 9417050) on the Don River in the Rostov Region on Sep 5, 2ß24, near the city of Azov. The accident occurred when the vessels were passing each other. Both ships were damaged, but not breached. There were no casualties or oil spills, and the shipping channel was not blocked. The Volga-Don Transport Prosecutor's Office has begun an inspection of compliance with the requirements of the legislation on the safety of navigation. Report with photo: https://kuban24.tv/item/dva-teplohoda-stolknulis-na-reke-v-rajone-azova
RED EAGLE
Red Funnel has announced 12 further cancellations for Sep 6, bringing its total number of cancelled vehicle sailings this week to almost 40. The reason for the cancellations was due to extended works on the 'Red Eagle''s Voith unit. A total of 39 crossings have been cancelled on the East Cowes to Southampton route this week alone due to the same technical issue. The woes started on on Sep 3, with four sailings cancelled and delays of around 45 minutes later in the evening. This was followed by 11 cancellations on Sep 4, 12 on Sep 5and a further 12 on Sep 6.
BRITISH WARSHIP
A member of the Royal Navy has died after a helicopter crashed in the English Channe on a training exercise on Sep 4, 2024. An investigation into the crash will be launched. The incident involved a Merlin Mk4 helicopter near Dorset that ditched while conducting night flying exercises with HMS 'Queen Elizabeth'. There were no other fatalities or serious injuries. It is believed that three crew members were onboard the helicopter at the time of the crash. The two other members of the Royal Navy were taken to hospital. The body of the third crew member, who has not yet been identified, was recovered from the scene.