Russian Cargo Ship beached in Falmouth
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It seems a 16000 ton Russian cargo ship has slipped anchor and had beached on Gyllingvase beach in Falmouth.
Its quite large and apparently well stuck on the sand.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/12/18/16000-...
Lots of local pics on Twitter if you search "Falmouth"
Its quite large and apparently well stuck on the sand.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/12/18/16000-...
Lots of local pics on Twitter if you search "Falmouth"
Also on BBC now https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-466...
OK, so I'll admit I don't know much about skippering a tanker, but.....from what I've read this thing slipped it's anchor and drifed for quite some time (hours) before running aground.
Wouldn't there be someone on board who is awake and realised it is drifting and can alert the other crew members, start the engine and then get moving away from shore? Or is that too simple a concept?
Wouldn't there be someone on board who is awake and realised it is drifting and can alert the other crew members, start the engine and then get moving away from shore? Or is that too simple a concept?
river_rat said:
OK, so I'll admit I don't know much about skippering a tanker, but.....from what I've read this thing slipped it's anchor and drifed for quite some time (hours) before running aground.
Wouldn't there be someone on board who is awake and realised it is drifting and can alert the other crew members, start the engine and then get moving away from shore? Or is that too simple a concept?
Probably it will depend on having some one awake and then realising the boat isn't stationary. In the dark/rain t se there won't be lot of reference points and then the engine start won't be quick on those things.Wouldn't there be someone on board who is awake and realised it is drifting and can alert the other crew members, start the engine and then get moving away from shore? Or is that too simple a concept?
andy97 said:
Wonder if they will dock it at A&P Marine for a hull inspection?
I doubt anyone will touch it.Just came across a report saying they are threatening legal action against the UK. The report also states the ship had more than 100 faults at its last inspection and had been refused departure from its last port for more than 7 months.
Problem child.
Steve
Steve_D said:
I doubt anyone will touch it.
Just came across a report saying they are threatening legal action against the UK. The report also states the ship had more than 100 faults at its last inspection and had been refused departure from its last port for more than 7 months.
Problem child.
Steve
What grounds for legal action would there be? The UK got its coastline in the way off the ship?Just came across a report saying they are threatening legal action against the UK. The report also states the ship had more than 100 faults at its last inspection and had been refused departure from its last port for more than 7 months.
Problem child.
Steve
CubanPete said:
The channel is a clean fuel zone.
What the hell is it burning, coal?
Well the ship isn't in prime condition apparently and the engine(s) is probably on an unaccustomed full ahead +, so probably the lesser evil than breaking up on the beach.What the hell is it burning, coal?
What's the Russian for "the engine cannae take it Cap'n"?
Dogwatch said:
Well the ship isn't in prime condition apparently and the engine(s) is probably on an unaccustomed full ahead +, so probably the lesser evil than breaking up on the beach.
What's the Russian for "the engine cannae take it Cap'n"?
Mr Chekov should be able to answer that.What's the Russian for "the engine cannae take it Cap'n"?
Steve_D said:
andy97 said:
Wonder if they will dock it at A&P Marine for a hull inspection?
I doubt anyone will touch it.Just came across a report saying they are threatening legal action against the UK. The report also states the ship had more than 100 faults at its last inspection and had been refused departure from its last port for more than 7 months.
Problem child.
Steve
https://www.ap-group.co.uk/news/2018/a-p-respond-t...
Steve_D said:
I doubt anyone will touch it.
Just came across a report saying they are threatening legal action against the UK. The report also states the ship had more than 100 faults at its last inspection and had been refused departure from its last port for more than 7 months.
Problem child.
Steve
Yes, sounds rather unfortunate for the crew being stuck on a tub like that:Just came across a report saying they are threatening legal action against the UK. The report also states the ship had more than 100 faults at its last inspection and had been refused departure from its last port for more than 7 months.
Problem child.
Steve
VesselTracker said:
Fri Dec 21 11:49:37 CET 2018 Timsen
The "Kuzma Minin" was still in Falmouth Bay off Gyllyngvase Beach for the ongoing inspections on Dec 21. The Falmouth harbour master was discussing the future of the vessel with the Secretary of State's Representative Maritime Salvage and Intervention and the vessel owners.
The latest inspection found so many faults that the ship was detained in the Netherlands for 71 days and only released on Dec 6, after 13 defects were discovered. She had arrived at the port of Terneuzen on July 20.
The crew of the Kuzma Minin lived on nothing but potato soup for at least five months when their ship was held in the Netherlands amid claims its owner had debts to pay. Locals in Terneuzen launched a fundraising campaign to feed the crew and give them essential supplies. The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), found that the ship's supplies had reached critical levels before locals stepped in to help.
The ship was anchored in the North Sea before heading for Ceuta 15 miles off Fowey from Dec 10 to 13, then off Coverack on the Lizard on Dec 14, before heading to Falmouth for bunkering fuel on Dec 15. The vessel actually has full electrical and engine power, and all crew onboard were safe and well. The Secretary of State’s Representaive (SOSREP) was liaising with the owners of the vessel and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) have also been sent to Falmouth. The SOSREP, MCA, Falmouth Harbour Commissioners, Cornwall Council and the Standing Environment Group continued to liaise and monitor the situation.
The "Kuzma Minin" was still in Falmouth Bay off Gyllyngvase Beach for the ongoing inspections on Dec 21. The Falmouth harbour master was discussing the future of the vessel with the Secretary of State's Representative Maritime Salvage and Intervention and the vessel owners.
The latest inspection found so many faults that the ship was detained in the Netherlands for 71 days and only released on Dec 6, after 13 defects were discovered. She had arrived at the port of Terneuzen on July 20.
The crew of the Kuzma Minin lived on nothing but potato soup for at least five months when their ship was held in the Netherlands amid claims its owner had debts to pay. Locals in Terneuzen launched a fundraising campaign to feed the crew and give them essential supplies. The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), found that the ship's supplies had reached critical levels before locals stepped in to help.
The ship was anchored in the North Sea before heading for Ceuta 15 miles off Fowey from Dec 10 to 13, then off Coverack on the Lizard on Dec 14, before heading to Falmouth for bunkering fuel on Dec 15. The vessel actually has full electrical and engine power, and all crew onboard were safe and well. The Secretary of State’s Representaive (SOSREP) was liaising with the owners of the vessel and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) have also been sent to Falmouth. The SOSREP, MCA, Falmouth Harbour Commissioners, Cornwall Council and the Standing Environment Group continued to liaise and monitor the situation.
Probably want to sue the UK for managing to get the ship off so it didn't break up & they now won't be able to get a big insurance payout.
Some nonsense about it being caught on a chain & being dragged.
I wasn't aware there were any self propelled chains on the bottom in the approaches to Falmouth!
Only dragging chain would have been the ship's own anchor(s).
https://thesunbest.com/giant-russia-cargo-ship-is-...
Some nonsense about it being caught on a chain & being dragged.
I wasn't aware there were any self propelled chains on the bottom in the approaches to Falmouth!
Only dragging chain would have been the ship's own anchor(s).
https://thesunbest.com/giant-russia-cargo-ship-is-...
Edited by paintman on Friday 21st December 12:15
river_rat said:
Wouldn't there be someone on board who is awake and realised it is drifting and can alert the other crew members, start the engine and then get moving away from shore? Or is that too simple a concept?
You dont need to notice anything. The anchor alarm and GPS will alert you/wake you up, if the ship moves from its position.Gives you plenty of time to either drop another anchor, or crank the engine.
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