A ship collided with a windmill in the North Sea off the coast of Noord-Holland, injuring two crew members. The incident involved the Glomar Venture supply ship and occurred 24 kilometers from Callantsoog. Response teams from the coast guard and KNRM assisted in providing medical treatment and transporting the injured crew members to a hospital.
The burnt wreckage of a ship that collided with a tanker in the North Sea arrived at a Scottish port on March 28. The incident involved the Portuguese-flagged Solong crashing into the U.S. military-contracted tanker Stena Immaculate, resulting in a fire and evacuation of both crews. Fortunately, most crew members were rescued, but one tragically lost his life.
A crew member shared a terrifying ordeal when their ship was hit by the Solong, which continued to collide for what felt like an eternity. With no one on the other vessel’s bridge, flames erupted, prompting the crew to don protective gear and fight the fire. Despite the chaos, their quick response and training saved lives.
CMA CGM is revising its fleet steering procedures after the CMA CGM Puccini lost steering control and collided with a navigational beacon in Melbourne’s Yarra River. An investigation revealed that a hydraulic valve was improperly left open, and the crew’s limited understanding of steering hydraulics contributed to the incident.
A replica of Magellan’s carrack Trinidad collided with a bridge in St. Augustine, Florida. The vessel lost propulsion, drifting into the structure. Luckily, no major damage or injuries occurred. The Trinidad, a 90-foot replica of Magellan’s flagship, was built in 2017-18 with iroko wood planks. Despite facing challenges, only one ship completed the historic voyage.
