HARBOUR MASTER’S REPORT 2012 for the … Information/Hm...Vessel has defective windlass and so unable to retrieve anchor if necessary. Contravention of byelaw No.28 and so tug escort

a HARBOUR MASTER’S REPORT

2012

for the

HUMBER HARBOUR AREA

Contents Contents ............................................................................................................................ 3

Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 4

ABP Pilots .......................................................................................................................... 6

Pilotage Acts – 2003 to 2012 ............................................................................................ 7

Shipping Movements and Navigational Incidents ............................................................ 8

Graph of vessels reporting Defects ................................................................................. 9

Defect Problems Reported ............................................................................................... 10

Anchorage problems ........................................................................................................ 27

Graph of Close Quarter (Near Miss) Occurrences ......................................................... 28

Close Quarters Reports .................................................................................................... 29

Graph of vessels grounding but refloating on the same tide ....................................... 31

Graph of vessels grounding but not refloating on the same tide ................................. 32

Summary of Groundings .................................................................................................. 33

Graph of vessels making contact with seamarks .......................................................... 42

Contact with Sea Marks .................................................................................................... 43

Graph of vessels making contact with structures ......................................................... 44

Contact with Structures .................................................................................................... 45

Graph of vessels making contact with other vessels .................................................... 57

Contact with Vessels ........................................................................................................ 58

Graph of Collision with Vessels ...................................................................................... 61

Collisions with vessels ..................................................................................................... 62

Summary of Bunker Operations ...................................................................................... 63

Debris etc. reported in River ............................................................................................ 64

Distress and other flare Reports ..................................................................................... 66

Fires Reported ................................................................................................................... 67

Fishing Vessel Incidents ................................................................................................... 68

Graph of vessels reported for proceeding at High Speed ............................................. 69

Reports of High Speed ..................................................................................................... 70

Lost and Fouled Anchors ................................................................................................. 71

Low Water Berthing and Sailing Requests ..................................................................... 72

Navigation Marks Damaged or Unreliable ...................................................................... 73

Pollution Reports .............................................................................................................. 76

Graph of vessels in contravention of the Traffic Separation Scheme .......................... 78

Traffic Separation Scheme Contravention ...................................................................... 79

Barge Movements under the Humber Bridge ................................................................. 80

Bridge Jumpers ................................................................................................................. 81

Conservancy Activities ..................................................................................................... 82

Sunk Dredged Channel 2012 ............................................................................................ 84

Humber Dredging Summary 85

Harbour Craft ..................................................................................................................... 86

Statutory Harbour Consents ............................................................................................ 87

Visitors to Spurn Control Tower ........................................................................................ 88

Daily Weather at 07:03 ...................................................................................................... 89

Harbour Masters Report 2012 Page 3 of 100

INTRODUCTION

This report is intended to give the reader an overview of how ABP manage the

navigational safety of the Humber Estuary, Rivers Ouse, Trent and the Humber, in

relation to its obligations as a Harbour and Pilotage Authority. The Humber continues to

be the busiest estuary in the United Kingdom with some 13,182 inward shipping

movements in 2012, giving rise to 29,286 vessel movements in total. In addition, there

were 3871 recorded Oil Barge movements moving 1.15 million tonnes of product

between Immingham, Hull and upriver destinations. Latest available statistical figures

indicate that in excess of 81.3 million tonnes of cargo and over 1.030 million passengers

were handled.

Towards the end of 2010 Siemens and Associated British Ports announced that they

have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in connection with ABP's proposed

Green Port Hull development at Alexandra Dock, Hull. The parties have agreed to work

together to develop plans for the construction of a new Siemens offshore wind turbine

manufacturing and export facility at the port. Definitive agreements between the parties

are awaited prior to construction works commencing.

On the South bank, Able UK are awaiting a consent decision from the Secretary of State

to build a berth between South Killingholme Oil Jetty and Killingholme Haven to support

offshore wind farm manufacturing and exports.

Construction of Grimsby River Terminal (GRT) commenced in 2012, with commissioning

expected July 2013.

Depths in the River Trent were affected detrimentally through 2012 by prolonged dry

spells followed by “flash” periods of wet weather. Temporary draft restrictions were

applied and by year end depths were almost back to normal.


2012 saw a slight increase in river traffic overall with highest concentrations of vessel

traffic again centred on the Immingham area. The number of reported “Ship Defects”

accounts for the 8.5% rise in reported Navigational incidents; we continue to work

closely with the MCA by passing on all reported defects, however minor. This enables

the MCA to carry out targeted port state inspections.

Capt PJ Cowing

Harbour Master Humber

It should be noted that the individual VTS reports are taken from contemporaneous shorthand notes recorded by the

Vessel Traffic Services Operator at the time of the incident/occurrence. As such, they have not been revised for

grammatical correctness.

© The information contained in this report is subject to change at short notice. Although every

effort is made to ensure its accuracy, users should not rely upon it without making their own inquiries.


ABP Pilots The pilot complement as at end of 2012 is as follows: VLS ............................................................................ 20 First Class ................................................................. 37 Second Class ............................................................ 23 Third Class ................................................................ 20 Training ....................................................................... 6 Total......................................................................... 106

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Number of Pilots

Pilotage Exemptions Certificate Holders

As of December 2012, 186 Pilotage Exemptions Certificates are valid. This figure includes 31 Class C PEC’s issued to barge skippers.

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Pilotage Acts – 2003 to 2012 Acts of Pilotage

The total number of pilotage acts carried out in the year was 16,974. The equivalent number for the year 2011 was 16,604. The total number of PEC passages, other than barge PEC holders, carried out in the year, was 8,022. The equivalent number in 2011 was 8,070.

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Shipping Movements

The total number of inward shipping movements during 2012 was 13,181

This can be broken down as follows:

2012

Tetney Monobuoy 113Grimsby 1,000Immingham 5,374Hull 3,055Goole 639Humber Wharves 2,076Ouse Wharves 94River Trent 830 Total 13,181

Navigational Incidents

2011 2012

Collision with vessel 1 1Contact with vessel 3 8Near Misses 2 12Contact with structures 61 72Contact with floating marks 3 7Groundings, off in same tide 32 49Groundings, remain over tide 14 6

Sub total 116 155

Defect (Ship) 119 222

Total 235 377


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Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 02 Jan VTS 12 SAMSKIP COURIER KGD

PEC holder advises that bow and stern thrusters inoperative. Vessel sailing from KGD, with tug assistance, for Rotterdam.

07 Jan VTS 15 ELM Spurn Point

Pilot advises both radars are defective and unsuitable for navigation. Vessel bound for New Holland ETA 1700/7TH. Agents New Holland Shipping.. 1815 Vessels agent states that the Master will be in contact with his owners to effect repairs at New Holland before departure sometime on Monday 9th Jan.

07 Jan PILOT LAUNCH BROVIG BREEZE Spurn L/F

Pilot ladder described as "old and worn, cock-eyed and stretched" by launch crew. Confirmed by the Pilot once on board. He spoke to the Master and the Master advised him that he will use other ladders on future visits to the Humber. Vessel bound for KGD.

08 Jan PILOT ABERDEEN 9HWD9 Spurn L/F

Bow thruster reported defective by Pilot. Destination Goole

09 Jan VTS 14 RMS WEDAU Humber

No AIS signal received by VTS. Master advises signal weak and spares on order. Vessel bound Goole ETA 1800/9

09 Jan PILOT LAUNCH PEARL VITA Spurn L/F

Launch reports pilot ladder in poor condition. Master requested to rectify. Vessel bound Immingham Dock

10 Jan VERITAS H Spurn L/F

Vessel has defective windlass and so unable to retrieve anchor if necessary. Contravention of byelaw No.28 and so tug escort required for river passage. ADM KGD advised. Berthing KGD 1400/10th

19 Jan VTS 14 SAMIRA Spurn L/F

Pilot reports gyro is inoperative, destination Goole Ouse dock. ETA 1430 hrs 19th January. No sailing orders.

19 Jan VTS 12 EEMS DELFIA Imm Dk

Pilot reports vessel has defective bow thruster. Vessel berthed Immingham Dock, departing at 1500 19th next port Ijmuiden.

19 Jan VTS 15 KING EVEREST SKOJ

Vessel has defective bow thruster. Vessel due to berth South Killingholme Oil Jetty at 1430 19th.

23 Jan VTS 12 SVITZER KEELBY HIT

Tug Svitzer Keelby experienced engine problem while berthing of passage plan V/L Lowlands Beilun. Fire tug Alma deployed to assist during berthing.

23 Jan PILOT HAKUFU Spurn L/F

Gyro compass inoperative.

24 Jan VTS 15 EUROSTAR Sea Reach

AIS inoperative.

24 Jan PILOT LYSVIK SEAWAYS Cleeness

1900 Outward from Imm. M.E. problems experienced whilst passing Grimsby. 1908 M.E. failure, vessel leaving the channel to the N with the intention of anchoring (if required.) 1915: Fault traced to cooling

water system. 19:36 Power restored resuming outward passage to Moss, Denmark.

27 Jan VTS 14 KEY MARMARA Chequer

Pilot reports vessel has defective bow thruster. Berthing Immingham West Jetty, no departure scheduled, destination unknown.


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 02 Feb VTS 15 PACHUCA Humber

AIS inoperative and cannot be reset. 2245/02 Vessel outbound for Rotterdam, Master states a new unit will be fitted in Rotterdam

05 Feb PILOT JUTLANDIA SWAN IOT2

1652 Vessel calls and reports loss of bow thruster whilst making final approach to berth. The pilot has contacted the fire tug (Svitzer Kathleen) to assist with manoeuvre onto berth. 1653 All ships broadcast made on vhf 12 advising of situation. 1702 Svitzer Kathleen on location assisting. 1731 Vessel all fast alongside.

13 Feb VTS 14 SAND FALCON Humber

Vessel dredging at the Humber L/F and reports an electrical problem. Vessel anchors between Outer Binks and HLF. 17:45 Repairs continuing. Manoeuvrability unaffected, fault in cargo handling equipment. 18:45 resume dredging in vicinity of HLF.

14 Feb VTS 12 BALTIYSKIY 108 Middle Gby

Inward for Hull Alex Dk, Pilot reports vessel had to stop engines due to engine problem. Vessel proceeding to Hawke anchorage. 1838 Vessel advised to anchor on GY middle, unable to make Hawke anchorage. 1846 Pilot reports vessel brought up 0.4nm NW South Shoal. Cargo Timber. Problem appears to be water in the fuel, expect repairs to be completed by 0400. Pilot to remain on board. Duty manager advised. 12 POB, bunks 45.5T, Lub oil 1820Kg, cargo 2794 Cubes. 2149 Vessel testing engines. 2234 Engine trials complete. Pilot reports port engine operational, vessel still has problems with Stbd engine. 2318 Pilot reports both engines now operational. 0900 Vessel passing through lock at Hull Alex.

20 Feb VTS 15 SWEGARD Spurn Point

Pilot reports vessel has none operational gyro compass and autopilot. Vessel inward for Goole Dock.

21 Feb VTS 15 ALBANE SKOJ

Vessel bound for South Killingholme Oil Jetty. Pilot reports vessel has defective bow thruster.

21 Feb VTS 15 SERGEY KUZNETSOV Spurn Point

Pilot reports vessel's gyro compass is inoperative. Vessel bound for Goole Docks.

29 Feb VTS 15 SMARAGD Spurn L/F

Vessel outward from Flixborough. Pilot ladder was in poor order having a spliced repair. Master asked to replace it as soon as possible. Next port unknown, sea for orders.

04 Mar VTS 15 MERLE Bull Anchorage

Vessel outward from New Holland Jetty to Rotterdam. Anchoring in Bull Anchorage to await better weather. Pilot reports the vessel's

starboard anchor is inoperable.

09 Mar VTS 15 ELISABETH Spurn Point

Vessel sailing from South Killingholme Oil Jetty to Karsto Norway. Pilot reports the vessel's bow thruster is inoperative.

12 Mar VTS 15 PAMIR Spurn L/F

Vessel inward for Keadby in the River Trent from Humber Deep Water Anchorage. Pilot boards and reports the vessel has a defective gyro compass.

12 Mar VTS 15 PRIDE OF BRUGES Spurn Point

Vessel has 1 defective bow thruster.

19 Mar VTS 14 FINNBORG Spurn L/F

Bow thruster inoperative. Destination King George Dock 11 shed. No sailing orders at present


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 22 Mar VTS 15 GAS ARCTIC Bull Anchorage

Vessel requests to enter Bull anchorage from sea to effect engine repairs. Pilot boarded to take vessel to anchor and also reports no gyro feed to radars. Owners and agents informed that a tug will be required to standby whilst engines are immobilised.

0030/23 Tradesman made fast a/s Gas Arctic whilst engine immobilised. 0630/23 Engine repairs completed. 0655/23 Tradesman departs for KGD 0830/23 Pilot ordered for sailing. Next port Portland UK

22 Mar PILOT SLETRINGEN Spurn L/F

Bowthruster inoperative. Vessel berthing KGD 11 quay at 1430

22 Mar PILOT SALIX Spurn L/F

Bowthruster inoperative. Vessel berthing Albert Dk at 1700

23 Mar PILOT KLAIPEDA SPIRIT Imm Dk

Bowthruster inoperative. Vessel bound Kotka.

23 Mar PILOT ARKLOW FREEDOM Imm Dk

Gyro inoperative. Vessel bound Belfast departed Humber 2100/23

02 Apr VTS 15 FORTE Spurn Point

Bow Thruster inoperative.

03 Apr VTS 15 CHRISTINE Y Spurn L/F

Vessel outward from Immingham Dock to the Tees approaching the Haile Sand Buoy experiences loss of power. Vessel swinging to Stbd to clear the main channel and then dropping anchor to investigate the problem. 0230 Pilot advises of a major engine failure. Captain in talks with owners to decide what can be done. Awaiting information. 0240 Pilot reports engine damage is extensive. Duty Manager advised. HM advises vessel to be towed to enclosed dock due to

weather forecast, GY/IMM, or as owners require. Vessel ok to remain anchored until daylight. MCA advised. (7 POB, in ballast, 28,000ltrs gas oil).

0345 Owners would like to take vessel to MMS berth Alex Dock for repair. 2 Deans tugs to assist. OK'd with HM and ADM for HW this afternoon. Agents to arrange. From ADM Alex req'd 1600 of the dock.

0400 Agent checking if Deans can supply towage. 0430 Deans can supply, Pilot calling Deans to discuss requirements. One tug to meet vessel at approximately

0815 tugs on location. 1100 underway dead ship to Hull

1100, one to escort past IOT and onward to dock. Coastguard updated of plan.

1430 arrived Alex dk, Hull. 1610 Coastguard advised.

05 Apr VTS 15 BRUARFOSS Spurn Point

Vessel's AIS system inoperative. Vessel inward for Immingham Dock.

07 Apr PILOT EUROSUND Spurn Point

Pilot reports Gyro failure, now operating on magnetic compass. Destination Grimsby Royal 9 quay. No sailing orders at present. Agent Westminster dredging

09 Apr VTS 14 WARBER Spurn L/F

Pilot reports defective bowthruster. Vessel berthing King George Dock 09/04 at 2000, departure date and next port unknown.

12 Apr VTS 15 BALTIC CAPTAIN 1 IOT2

sel has inoperable bow thruster and a non functioning radar. Pilot declares ves Vessel berthing at IOT2 from Humber Anchorage, Pilot reports vessel experiencing some hydraulic problems with her winches, causing a delay with mooring operations. Tugs still in attendance. 1222 Vessel putting out last line. 1227 Vessel all fast.

16 Apr PILOT VELA Keadby

Departed Keadby and had engine problem. Dropped anchor off Keadby. 1547 problem resolved, vessel proceeding to sea. Next port not declared (no orders)


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 17 Apr VTS 12 DOLFIJN IOT

Pilot reports ME failure. Vessel outbound in the FHC approaching 9A. No assistance required, broadcast made. 1752 Pilot reports ME overheat, vessels bowthruster available to assist steerage. 1753 Tug Svitzer Laura available in IOH. 1756 Vessel anchored 0.2nm WNW 9A buoy. 1800 CG informed, POB 8 (including pilot), Gas oil 7.3T, Lub oil 1270 litres. 1805 Engines restarted allowing to idle to assist cooling. 1830 Engines run at normal temps for 30 mins. Passage resumed, next port Antwerp.

19 Apr PILOT PATRICIA Spurn L/F

Autopilot defective.

20 Apr PILOT LEON Spurn L/F

Pilot reported inoperative Bow Thruster once on board. Berthing KGD at 20/1100LT. No sailing orders.

21 Apr VTS 14 CONTI Spurn L/F

0355 - Pilot reports vessel only has one engine, but Captain advises vessel is fully manoeuvrable. ADM at KGD advised. Berth 0600 at Alex Dock, Hull. No current sailing orders.

21 Apr PILOT LEON (CHEM TANKER) KGD

Bow thruster inoperative. Anchoring Humber anchorage; awaiting orders.

22 Apr VTS 15 PALLAS GLORY Spurn L/F

Pilot reports the Port windlass is inoperative also the main engine bridge control is not working. Vessel inbound for Immingham East Jetty.

22 Apr PILOT PALLAS GLORY E/J

No port windlass. Next port Antwerp.

24 Apr PILOT LAUNCH POLFOSS Spurn L/F

Pilot launch reports bottom three rubber steps of pilot ladder damaged, also a tripping line attached to the ladder. Vessel requested by VTS to rectify problem. Next port Velsen

25 Apr JUTLANDIA SEAWAYS Spurn L/F

Reports one radar inoperative. Vessel berthing Imm Dock at 1400/25th

26 Apr MASTER / CAPTAIN RMS RIGA Spurn L/F

Master reports Gyro inoperative. Vessel inbound for Goole. 0555 master reports gyro repaired.

28 Apr VTS 15 GRAF UKO Trent

Vessel has a problem with main cargo hatches, at present cargo cannot be discharged as hatches are not fully open also hatches can now not be closed and secured.

V/l at present not permitted to sail. Cargo steel pipe's. MCA advised.

30 Apr PILOT PERSEAS Spurn L/F

Bow thruster inoperative. Vessel inbound for Goole.

06 May PILOT FEHN CARTAGENA Trent

Port windlass inoperative . Outbound to sea, no confirmed orders.

07 May VTS 12 PAULINE HST

Vessel has one bow thruster inoperable.


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 08 May PILOT TAI PROGRESS HIT

Starboard accommodation ladder inoperative. Next port Murmansk.

10 May VTS 15 ROSE ATLANTIC Humber

Vessel informs VTS that only one steering motor is operational. Due to berthIBT pm/10th Agreed with pilot ops that a tug escort will be required from the SLF to the berth. Agents Carlbom Imm.

12 May PILOT ADMIRAL USHAKOV Cleeness

Vessel outward reports ' blacking out ' passing Clee Ness. 0130 Power restored. Vessel anchoring Humber deep water anchorage awaiting orders. 0400 Anchored deep water position D

14 May PILOT MARIS KGD

One gyro repeater not working and gyro feed into radar and ARPA not working. Next port Gdynia

15 May PILOT FINJA Alex Dk

1212: Pilot reports that the Bridge control for the engines has failed. Vessel is opposite entrance to Alex Dock. 1215: Drop Stbd anchor, 1 shackle in the water, position holding. 1235: Bridge control regained, awaiting air in the system. Contact KGD, they confirm they require vessel to take a tug to enter Alex Dock. Master contact Agent and organising tug. 1257: Full bridge control resumed. 1309: Anchor aweigh. Vessel proceeding to Hull Alex Dock with tug Lashette assisting. No ETD.

16 May PILOT BETTINA K Spurn L/F

Defective AIS - incorrect heading marker. Next port New Holland (Humber) 16/5/12 - Vessel sailed from New Holland bound for Rotterdam. Defective AIS - incorrect heading marker.

20 May PILOT IVAN Spurn L/F

Starboard pilot ladder badly worn. VTS advise Master to repair or replace for next visit. Destination Calais.

24 May PILOT EL TORO Imm Dk

Bow thruster inoperative. Next port Reydharfjordur - Iceland

26 May PILOT MAERSK RIESA Spurn L/F

One radar inoperative. Next port Immingham.

26 May MASTER / CAPTAIN BONAY Spurn L/F

Bow thruster inoperative. Next port New Holland (Humber)

27 May VTS15 TOR FICARIA Spurn Point

Vessel declares 1 bow thruster inoperative. Next port Immingham. (Outer Harbour).

27 May PILOT BONAY New H Pier

Bow thruster inoperative. Next port Ghent.

27 May PILOT FORTE Albert Dk

Bow thruster inoperative. Next port Hull.


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 28 May VTS 12 IVAN Cleeness

Vessel has electrical blackout in vicinity of No 4B, tug standby requested. 1008 - One Harvey's tug arranged. 1016 - Vessel anchored position 0.5 mile East No 4B. Vessels engines in idle. 1037 - Problem rectified, vessel heaving anchor. 1043 - Vessel underway and proceeding on passage.

28 May PILOT FRIGG Spurn L/F

Reports engine problem passing SLF inwards for King George Dock Hull. Vessel proceeding to Hawke anchorage to investigate. 2317 Main engine stopped, anchoring in vicinity of delta buoy for 15 min delay. All ships broadcast made. 23:41 Blocked lube oil filters. 11 pob inc pilot, cargo ballast, HO 28tonnes, Gas Oil 13.8tonnes. Coastguard advised. KGD & Agent informed. 0005 Duty manager advised. 0015: Master requests tug attend. Agent contacted. Posn 53° 33.8N 000° 07.0E 00:50 Engine restarted. Svitzer Laura en route. 0145 Anchored Hawke. Svitzer Laura in attendance. 02:20 Proceed to KGD with tug escort. 05:48 All fast 7 Quay KGD.

28 May PILOT SPECIALITY IOT8

Port anchor unavailable. Next port Lerwick.

05 Jun VTS 12 B GAS LAURA IGT

Bridge to engine room control not operational. Vessel sails using telegraph. Destination Brofjorden, Sweden.

06 Jun VTS 14 UKD MARLIN Spurn Point

Pilot reports vessels bow thruster defective. Berthing KGD Hull 0330, departure date and destination unknown.

07 Jun PILOT WILMA Spurn L/F

Port anchor winch inoperative, bound to Immingham dock 3 quay extension. No sailing orders at present.

07 Jun PILOT MORNING CAROL IOH

Bowthruster inoperative Next Port Bremerhaven

08 Jun VTS 12 GLOBAL SEA E/J

Pilot reports vessel operating with port engine only. Vessel on passage outward from Humber to Thamesport.

10 Jun VTS 12 AYANE E/J

Pilot reports vessels electronic chart defective. Vessel sailing from Humber to Amsterdam.

12 Jun PILOT SUPERIORITY Spurn L/F

Defective AIS. To be serviced in Peterhead (after Immingham) Next port Immingham.

12 Jun VTS 15 SAMJOHN LIBERTY Humber

Launch cox'n reports that the pilot ladder on this vessel is in very poor condition and that the accommodation ladder was also in need of maintenance. Master informed. Next port Ust Luga, Russia.

13 Jun VTS 15 KLAIPEDA Upper Humber

Pilot reports that the AIS is non-operational. Vessel now anchored off Mablethorpe, awaiting orders.

14 Jun MASTER / CAPTAIN TAI PROGRESS Humber

Port windlass inoperative. Next port Immingham.

16 Jun VTS 14 COASTALWATER Chequer

Inward vessel for Immingham W/J. Pilot reports vessels bow thruster defective.


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 16 Jun PILOT PEAK BERGEN Upper Humber

Vessel outbound from Flixborough. Pilot reports that the autopilot is inoperative. Next port Liege.

16 Jun VTS 14 STEN BALTIC Spurn L/F

Inward vessel for SKJ, Pilot reports port windlass defective.

18 Jun VTS 15 LIESEL ESSBERGER SEJ

Pilot reports ladder arrangements were dangerous on boarding the vessel at Spurn Light Float. Poor positioning of ladder and spreaders in relation to the gate in the ship's rails made the pilot's climb hazardous. Vessel berthed at Salt End Jetty.

20 Jun PILOT NORMAND TONJER Imm Dk

Rudder indicator inoperative. Next port Immingham.

20 Jun VTS 15 PAULINE Spurn Point

Vessel inward to Humber Sea Terminal Berth 5 from Zeebrugge reports one of her engines and bow thrusters are inoperable. Vessel Outward 2000/20-06-12 to ZEEBRUGGE as above, Tug assisting departure.

22 Jun MASTER / CAPTAIN PAULINE Spurn L/F

One engine and one bowthruster inoperative. Next port Immingham Humber Sea Terminal. 23/6/12 - Vessel sailed with one engine and one bow thrust still inoperative, next port Zeebrugge.

22 Jun VTS 15 DOUWE S Humber

Master repoprts that the bow thruster is inoperative. Vessel inbound for Immingham Dock.

23 Jun VTS 14 COASTALWATER Spurn L/F

Inward vessel for Immingham W/J. Pilot reports forward mooring winches u/s. Anchors can be dropped and retrieved. ADM Immingham requires 1 tug for berthing.

25 Jun PILOT BEAUMAGIC Spurn L/F

Bow thruster not working. Berthing Immingham dock 11:00 25/6/12. No sailing planned as yet.

28 Jun VTS 15 ALSERBACH Paull

Vessel inward for New Holland East Outer berth from Rotterdam develops a main engine problem at Paull Sand. Pilot is requesting a lay by berth at KGD.

0034 Pilot calls VTS to advise that the vessel has a small fuel leak in the engine room but the vessel is still able to manoeuvre ahead and astern although on reduced power. Master and Pilot happy to continue and berth at NHEO.

0210 Vessel safely alongside and will undergo repairs at berth.

28 Jun PILOT ABIS BILBAO Spurn Point

Reports "lost" main engine in vicinity of "C" buoy. Ballast, 7 POB, 229t Gas.Oil. C/G advised. 1009 problem fixed, vessel proceeding. Next port Rosyth. C/G updated

30 Jun VTS 15 PEAK BERGEN Spurn Point

Vessel bound to Bermeo from Flixborough in the River Trent. Pilot reports the vessels auto pilot system does not work. Hand steering

only.

05 Jul VTS 12 KATHY C RT1

Vessel bound for KGD suffered blackout while swinging off the lock,

0630 SMS tugs in assistance. 0700 vessel secure in lock.

0530 safely anchored off River Terminal 1.Two SMS tugs ordered to assist with docking.

06 Jul VTS 15 WILSON TEES Humber

Vessel departs Humber Deep Water Anchorage to board pilot for GY. Develops a main engine problem and needs to drop anchor again. Pilot advised. Awaiting update from vessel. 1740 Master of vessel cancels his pilot for berthing at GY while they investigate the problem.


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 06 Jul VTS 15 FRIGG VIKING KGD

Vessel outward to Aberdeen from Alex Dock Hull loses power on one engine in the vicinity of KGD. Pilot reports vessel is ok to continue on remaining engine, steering and manoeuvring not severely affected.

2219 Both engines reported functional again.

06 Jul VTS 15 YEOMAN IOT

Tug outward bound at the No 11 Holme Buoy for VLS inward in the SDC (Navios Titan) suffers M/E failure. Vessel Bravery ex Imm Dock warned. IOT berthing master informed. VLS informed. Tug Tradesman going to assist, Yeoman drifting back on the tide clear of the main channel north of the No11 Buoy.

1946 SMS broker informed, awaiting information on a new tug for inward VLS. 2000 Broker confirms he cannot supply another tug at this short notice. He is speaking to Switzer regarding the possibility of help.

2012 Still waiting to hear about Switzer help, but broker confirms Yeoman has a LO problem. 2016 SMS confirm Switzer Alma will assist. Tradesman still towing Yeoman back to West Jetty IMM. VLS informed. 2045 Tradesman meets VLS at Upper Burcom. 2222 Tug now has engines back on line. She is returning to Hull escorted by two other tugs.

06 Jul VTS 15 NORDICA SLF

Vessel sails from Humber to Kvinesdal Norway. Pilot launch reports pilot ladder in poor state of repair and needs to be scrapped. Vessel asked to address this issue.

08 Jul VTS 15 MARIA Paull

Vessel's AIS system is not functioning correctly. There are large errors between AIS position and radar position. Next port Salten in Norway.

15 Jul VTS 15 PEAK BERGEN HUMBER BRIDGE

Vessel inward for Flixborough SE approaching the Humber Bridge. Pilot reports vessel momentarily lost steering. Master and pilot happy that all is well and continuing with inward passage.

16 Jul VTS 15 YASMINE HST

Vessel declares one bow thruster inoperative.

17 Jul PILOT BROVIG CIERZO Spurn L/F

On boarding the Pilot reports a inoperative bow thruster. Destination: Immingham Dock (17/0130) No onward passage details at the moment.

18 Jul PILOT JEROME H Spurn L/F

Becker rudder operating as a standard rudder. Vessel bound Goole

18 Jul PILOT ANCORA Spurn L/F

Bowthruster inoperative. Berthing Neap House PM/18

21 Jul VTS 15 COIMBRA Spurn Point

Pilot reports defective bow thruster. Vessel inward for Flixborough in the River Trent.

24 Jul PILOT BERGE ARCTIC Humber

On boarding vessel Pilots report the pilot ladder access is unsafe. Vessel bound IBT berthing 1015/24th

27 Jul PILOT ISAR HIGHWAY Spurn L/F

On disembarkation pilot reports no stanchions available and ladder 3 to 4 inches off the ships side.

04 Aug PILOT OXL LOTUS Spurn L/F

Port anchor missing . Inbound for Alexandra Dock Hull .ETD Sunday PM

04 Aug PILOT FEDERAL YUKON KGD

Outbound from KGD. Pilot reports vessel has engine problems and can only make half speed. Tug Tradesman in attendance until vessel clears IOT. Vessel intends to clear area and attempt to resolve problem. Next port Antwerp 2040 Outbound passing the Killingholme buoy, pilot reports vessel needs to stop engines for a time to investigate problems. Tradesman making fast. 2054 Problem resolved continuing on passage , tug let go and remaining in attendance until past IOT. 2115 Tug dismissed. 2130 Reducing speed, further engine problems. 2143 Increasing to half speed.


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 06 Aug PILOT SERRA ATASOY Spurn L/F

Bow thruster inoperative. Berthing Imm Dock 2030/6th

06 Aug MASTER / CAPTAIN YASMINE HST

Reports one engine and bowthruster inoperative. Vessel bound Zeebrugge. Will attempt to repair on passage

08 Aug VTS 15 AQUARIUS Hessle

Pilot A.Birley. Vessel experiences a small engine problem resulting in slow speed. After investigation the problem has been resolved and the Master and Pilot are happy to proceed onward to Grove in the Trent.

1035 Vessel blacks out in River Trent at Mere Dyke. Again investigating the problem. Pilot reports vessel has no astern power as this results in a black out condition. Vessel proceeding to berth with full ahead control, pilot will attempt to turn the ship on the anchor if necessary. Vessel's gearbox is the problem. 6 POB, Bunkers 33869ltrs Fuel Oil, Lub Oil 745ltrs Cargo Steel Coils. VTS warns all other Trent Ships. Vessel has stern anchor but this is not functional.

1150 Vessel alongside at Grove LM1 Berth.

1115 Vessel swung off berth awaiting other vessels prior to making an approach. 1125 Anchor up making her approach.

08 Aug PILOT SHETLAND TRADER Imm Dk

Experiencing steering problems. 1707 situation resolved and proceeding to KGD. ADM advised

13 Aug PILOT TIM B Spurn L/F

Bowthruster inoperative. Vessel bound New Holland Pier

13 Aug VTS 15 NORD PYXIS Humber

Master advises that one of two radars is inoperative. Expect to effect repair on this visit to Immingham.

14 Aug PILOT SERRA ATASOY Spurn L/F

14/8/12 Bowthruster inoperative. Next port Immingham.

15 Aug PILOT MERLE New H Pier

Vessel berthed at New Holland East Outer has inoperative port anchor and aft mooring winch unserviceable.

18 Aug MASTER / CAPTAIN MILADY Humber

Master reports vessel has an engine problem and can only achieve slow to half ahead. Master also states manoeuvrability is restricted . Duty manager informed, vessel will not be allowed to proceed to Neap House on the River Trent. Vessel to proceed for

repairs and must have a tug escort from IOT. Vessel maximum draft for tide. Agent informed 1255 Vessel remaining at anchor for PM 18th tide

19 Aug PILOT ALORA Hawke

1456. Pilot declares steering problem. Vessel turns to stbd 0.75 miles west of Hawke light float and appears to stem the tide. KGD notified of vessel's problem.

1505. Pilot declares intention to drop astern into Hawke anchorage and anchor north of the buoy line Hawke-5 Gate. 1511. Vessel anchored 293 degrees x 0.88 from Hawke light float. Pilot states steering jammed hard over 60 degrees to stbd and 3

shackles out. Crew investigating the problem. 1558 Pilot reports problem solved, weighing anchor and proceeding out to test steering gear. 1626 Steering gear ok resuming passage to KGD 1636 Pilot reports vessel has engine problem returning to anchor. KGD ADM informed. 1700 Agent aware of situation 1720 Stbd engine repaired. 1740 Duty Manager informed. Vessel to berth KGD 0600/20th. Tug escort from IOT and second tug for berthing.


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 21 Aug MASTER / CAPTAIN RMS DUISBURG Spurn L/F

Defective gyro reported. Next port Goole. No sailing orders.

21 Aug VTS 14 CHRISTINE Y Rosse Reach

AIS inoperative.

21 Aug MASTER / CAPTAIN MAAS VIKING Imm Dk

AIS inoperative. Intends repairs at Imm Outer Harbour prior to departure.

23 Aug PILOT LONGSTONE HST

Echo sounder inoperative. Next port Gothenburg.

24 Aug VTS 14 YASMINE Sea

One engine and two thrusters not working. Vessel berthing at Humber Sea Terminal Berth 1 at approx 1000LT. Outward passage to Zeebrugge departing at 1800LT on

24/08/12.

25 Aug VTS 14 ORMESBY CROSS Chequer

Vessel reports steering gear failure in the vicinity of No3 Chequer Buoy, switched to emergency steering and maintaining position. 0635 Electronic control problem reported and rectified. Vessels steering gear operational and is resuming passage to Immingham.

IMM ADM advised

29 Aug PILOT ANTARI Spurn L/F

Pilot reports both radars inoperative. Radars will be repaired at Grove Wharf River Trent on Thursday 30th August. Berthing time Grove LE1 1830/29

29 Aug PILOT NORDIC INGE SEJ1

Outward from Humber, Bow Thruster Inoperative. Next Port Antwerp.

30 Aug PILOT YIGIT BEY 1 Imm Dk

Pilot reports main engine controls operated using backup system . Power for bowthruster only 85% , Master states will cut out if 100% power applied. Vessel berthed Immingham East Jetty sailing approx am 31st. Vessel will be required to have two tugs for sailing.

ADM Immingham contacting agent regarding tugs.

30 Aug PILOT FRANCIS WONSILD Paull

Pilot reports loss of main engine power vicinity Sand End 0405 Power resumed continues on outward passage

02 Sep VTS 14 RMS RIGA Spurn Point

Defective AIS. Next port Sturzelberg, Germany.

03 Sep VTS 14 FLINTERCARRIER Spurn L/F

Pilot reports that the vessel has only one steering gear operational. Tug escort arranged for passing Immingham oil terminal. Master states that repairs planned during this visit to Immingham.

07 Sep MASTER / CAPTAIN YASMINE Sea

1 Engine still inoperative, 1 bow thruster inoperative. Next port Immingham then Zeebrugge.

10 Sep MASTER / CAPTAIN YASMINE Sea

1 engine and 1 bow thruster still inoperative. Next port Killingholme followed by Zeebrugge.


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 10 Sep PILOT ARNAFELL Ridge

Vessel stemming at Holme Ridge awaiting tug before berthing at Immingham 0637 Reported black out, intention to drop anchor, broadcast made. 0638 Reported anchored and tug made fast. 0642 Reported vessel operational and heaving anchor 0649 Reported vessel underway and proceeding on passage

13 Sep VTS 14 MEKHANIK PYATLIN Spurn Point

Vessels AIS system is inoperative. Destination Grimsby Royal Dock 8 quay. Departing Grimsby 1500 hrs on 13th September, destination unknown.

15 Sep MASTER / CAPTAIN TRANSODIN Humber

Master reports fuel pump problem and needs to repair before arrival at 2330. Vessel instructed to anchor 1.5 nm south of Outer Sand buoy.

2110 Master requests to enter river and repair in KGD. Master advised that he will require a tug escort from Spurn Point and can only enter when the flood tide commences. Master elects to anchor outside to effect repairs.

0230/16 Repairs effected all OK. 0507 Pilot boarded 0718 Vessel in KGD lock

19 Sep VTS 15 PINTA Spurn L/F

Vessel sails from New Holland Dock to the Tees. Pilot boat reports that the vessel's pilot ladder has spreaders that are too short.

19 Sep VTS 15 ENERGIZER Spurn L/F

Vessel outward from Immingham Dock to South Shields. Pilot launch reports pilot ladder in very poor state. One side of the ladder badly damaged and down to one strand of rope! Captain advised to rig another ladder before Pilot disembarks and to condemn the damaged one before return to the Humber. (Vessel's agent Unifeeder).

19 Sep VTS 15 PINTA NH Dock

Pilot calls to report the vessel has some engine and control problems alongside at New Holland Dock. Vessel will remain there and investigate the problems. Vessel will rectify the problem and sail next tide.

20 Sep VTS 15 MINDORO Humber

Pilot launch reports that the vessel's pilot ladder was in a poor state of repair. Recommend vessel to renew prior to next visit. Vessel bound to Immingham Oil Terminal Berth 1.

22 Sep VTS 14 TIND Spurn L/F

Vessel has Pitch control problem, 0% is only achieved with -30% on control. Departing Immingham Exxtor terminal on 22/09/12 at 1945 hrs. Next port Moss (Norway).

22 Sep PILOT BALTIYSKIY 201 Alex Dk

Pilot reports bow thruster defective, vessel berthing Alexandra Dock Hull.

25 Sep VTS 15 PAULINE Imm Dk

Master reports that one bow thruster is inoperative. Next port Zeebrugge.

26 Sep VTS 12 YASMINE HST

Vessel departs HST 5 with one bow thruster defective. Next port Zeebrugge.

26 Sep VTS 12 FEHN CASTLE Skitter Ness

In bound for Howdendyke - 1420 to 1423 suffered main engine failure in the vicinity of the 20A. 1639 Vessel leaving Blacktoft for Howdendyke suffers a second engine failure off the berth. The Howdendyke pilot informs VTS that

they are trying to drop anchor. Lead vessel for Goole warned. 1650 Vessel has engine back, alongside again, testing controls and then proceeding slowly onward. Pilot informs VTS vessel may

have to return to Blacktoft. 1812 Vessel safely at Howdendyke. Engine and controls were fine. Pilot thinks it may have been a fuel filter issue.

27 Sep VTS 12 PAULINE HST

1 Bow Thruster inoperative Next port Zeebrugge


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 27 Sep PILOT PATRICIA V Humber

Port windlass inoperative and port anchor is missing. Next port Immingham.

27 Sep MASTER / CAPTAIN PAULINE Sea

One bow thruster inoperative. Next port Immingham, then Zeebrugge.

01 Oct CAPTAIN ARNARFELL

Defective bow thruster, 2 tugs and pilot ordered for docking at Immingham 05:37 Imm ADM advised

03 Oct PILOT FAUSTINA NH Dock

Pilot reports Bow thruster failure as v/l was leaving dock.

05 Oct VTS 12 AURORA IOT

Bow Thruster reported inoperative. Sailing IOT3, Destination Amsterdam

05 Oct MASTER / CAPTAIN YASMINE Sea

Defective bow thruster. Next port Killingholme followed by Zeebrugge.

08 Oct PILOT FLINTERLINGE GY Royal

Pilot reports sailing from Grimsby cancelled due main engine failure

08 Oct VTS 15 NIKLAS KGD

Pilot reports the vessel has no stern light on departure from Immingham to Delfzyl Netherlands. Vessel using aft anchor light instead until repair can be made.

09 Oct VTS 14 EMSMOON Spurn L/F

Report that the spreader on the pilot ladder was short because of damage. Vessel outbound for Riga.

12 Oct PILOT GERTRUD G GY Royal

Bow thruster inoperative. Next port Leipaja, Latvia.


1 Engine inoperative. Bow thruster defective. Next port Immingham, then Zeebrugge.


1 engine inoperative, bow thruster defective. Next port Immingham, then Zeebrugge.

15 Oct VTS 12 YASMINE HST

Port side engine inoperative Next port Zeebrugge

17 Oct PILOT A LADYBUG Spurn L/F

Bowthruster inoperative. Vessel berthing IOH at 0645. ETD 0700/18th bound Antwerp

18 Oct VTS 14 WESER HIGHWAY

AIS inoperative, intention to repair in Grimsby. Berthing GY 1845/18th

18 Oct VTS 14 HANS LEHMANN Spurn L/F

Bow thruster inoperative. Destination Immingham Dock 9 Quay. No sailing orders at present


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 24 Oct PILOT POMORZE ZACHODINE Spurn L/F

Both ship's radars have poor performance and in present reduced visibility conditions are considered inadequate. A pilot ladder only (not a combination) was rigged with a freeboard of 9.2m. Captain doesn't seem to appreciate the safety issues. Ship berthing Immingham Dock 5 Quay 24/10/12 0930

24 Oct VTS 12 FASTNET SWIFT Lower Humber

Spurn Haven 2 reports the windcat vessel Fastnet Swift has 1 engine inoperative and has difficulty steering in vicinity South of the Lower Burcom and requesting assistance to proceed to Grimsby Fish Dock. 13:13 Spurn Haven 2 reports Fastnet Swift safely arrived. Agent is Centrica

25 Oct VTS 15 ORABELT Sunk Spit

Vessel inward from Rotterdam to KGD. Pilot reports loss of main engine power in the vicinity of the Sunk Spit Buoy. Crew are investigating the cause and hope to rectify soon. No other vessels in the area. 0840 Vessel preparing to drop anchor. KGD informed. Agent also informed. conducts engine tests and all is well. Continuing inward for KGD.

0852 Vessel underway again, problem resolved. Vessel has two engines the issue was on one unit only. Pilot

25 Oct VTS 14 CRAGSIDE Sea Reach

Vessel outbound to Vlaardingen in the sea reach reports starboard engine blackout, manoeuvrability and port engine not affected.

26 Oct MASTER / CAPTAIN YASMINE HST

Master reports defective bow thruster. Vessel departing the HST, next port Zeebrugge.

26 Oct PILOT ORABELT KGD

Pilot reports one main engine defective. Vessel on passage from KGD, next port unknown.

26 Oct VTS 14 MAR ELENA Cleeness

Pilot reports bow thruster is inoperative, vessel ex Immingham west jetty. Next port Liverpool.

30 Oct VTS 15 KOVERA Paull

Vessel outward from Barrow Haven to Bull Anchorage. Pilot reports the vessel has a main engine fault and they are proceeding at slow speed to investigate the issue. 2030 Vessel anchored in Bull position "G". Pilot reports the issue has been rectified and the ship will be fit to proceed back to the River Trent on the morning tide. (Grove LM1).

31 Oct VTS 14 UNION GEM Chequer

Vessel's AIS showing Heading line approx 60-90 off actual ships heading. Vessel advised and tried to rectify, unable to. Next Port of call: Leith.

31 Oct PILOT POMORZE ZACHODINE GY Royal

West of Upper Burcom experienced steering gear problem for approx 3 minutes. Next port Cartagena

01 Nov VTS 15 FRISIUM Goole

Vessel due to sail from Goole Dock to Belfast. Pilot reports vessel has no steering at this time and will probably not sail this tide. Crew are investigating.

1928 Pilot reports steering gear now working. Vessel moving from berth to lock. 2000 Steering still good. Vessel proceeding on passage.

04 Nov PILOT SYLVE Paull

The only bridge rudder indicator is unreliable and expected to be repaired in Holland (although next port is Brake - Germany)


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 05 Nov VTS 12 STAR BONAIRE Skitter Haven

1700 hrs Pilot reports vessel suffered blackout in vicinity of Skitter haven buoy. All ships broadcast made. 1705 hrs V/L proceeding to anchor. Fire tug Svitzer Alma placed on stand by. 1715, Anchored 158 deg x 0.4 nm from Skitter Haven buoy. Master reports it is a gasket problem and will take at least 2 hrs to investigate and attempt to repair. Ship will be immobilised. Fire tug dispatched to stand by. 1725, Pilot reports problem is unrepairable in the river and will have to proceed to a berth to effect repair. Master contacting owner/agent to organise repair berth. 1730 Duty manager informed. 1748 Stand by tug Alma on station 1830 Svitzer Alma released for other duties. Tug Yeoman now on station. 1942 Second tug Norman on station to assist in towing vessel to Alex dock Hull. 2001 Underway proceeding to Alex dock. 2130 V/L Secure in Alex lock. MCA informed.

05 Nov VTS 15 LADY OLGA Spurn L/F

AIS not displaying vessel's name. Master states intention to repair this visit. Vessel bound for New Holland Dock. ETA 05/11/12 - 1000.

06 Nov VTS 15 RANTUM Humber

Master informs VTS that due to turbo charger problems vessel is restricted to a maximum of half ahead. Giving a still water speed of approximately 6 knots. Also that the bow thruster is inoperative. Master states that repairs are planned at next port, Goole.

07 Nov VTS 15 HAPPY FALCON Humber

Master reports starboard anchor missing and one radar inoperative. Vessel to anchor in Hawke anchorage and fit replacement anchor. Radar technician is to attend whilst vessel is alongside at S. Killingholme Oil Jetty during this visit.

09 Nov VTS 15 HUMBER VIKING IOH Master declares vessel has only one steering motor in operation at this time. Next port Vlaardingen.

09 Nov VTS 15 EEMS STREAM Apex

Vessel outward from Grove just clear of the River Trent. Pilot reports the vessel has developed a steering problem with the helm stuck to stbd. Problem resolved quickly, but pilot reports that there is some issue when changing from hand steering to river pilot control. Passage continuing in auto pilot with the Captain on the bridge. Next port Ijmuiden Netherlands.

11 Nov VTS15 PAULINE HST

Bow thruster still inoperative.

11 Nov MASTER / CAPTAIN HUMBER VIKING Sea

One steering pump inoperative. Next port Immingham.

11 Nov VTS15 SANDNES Sunk Spit

Vessel inward bound for King George Dock, Hull. Pilot reports stern thruster is inoperative.

13 Nov EUROCLYDEN Spurn L/F

Fishing vessel reports steering motor inoperative. Working hand steering . Vessel in for Grimsby Fish Dock. Agents T. Bartlets

17 Nov VTS 15 REMORA Humber

Vessel at anchor in Humber Deep Water anchorage next port Howdendyke. Captain reports that they are unable to start the stbd engine until batteries are recharged. (2 Hours from now). Vessel will make 6kts on her port engine until that time. Vessel requested

to maintain ETA to pilot boarding position (0345) when shortly afterwards she should be able to restart her stbd engine to achieve full speed.

0250 Captain now reports both engines back in service.

18 Nov PILOT ORABELT Spurn L/F

Pilot reports that port engine is still out of service. Vessel now too late for this berthing window. Proceeding to Bull anchorage to await next tide. Next available lock time

0545. HM informed.


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 18 Nov VTS15 BALTIYSKIY 108 Alex Dk

Vessel inward for Alex Dock Hull from Riga. Pilot reports loss of engine control in the vicinity of the Lower West Middle Buoy and that he has requested a Dean's tug to assist.

making an approach for the lock. Tug will still be standing by.

0732 Vessels in the area warned. Pilot reports engine restarted and the vessel is now

0748 Vessel safely in the lock.

19 Nov VTS 15 CEPHEUS J SDC

Vessel outward from IMM dock in the SDC bound to Tees. Pilot reports total blackout just north of the Hawke Light Float. Vessel turning to Stbd out of the channel. 1711 Power restored. Vessel proceeding outward south of the Hawke Light Float. 1717 Reason for blackout unknown but all systems functioning.

21 Nov MASTER / CAPTAIN CAPTAIN P Cleethorpes

1713 Captain P (windfarm workboat) reports v/l has an electrical problem and needs to drop anchor. V/l anchors 3 cables SW of the 4B, clear of main channel. 1800 V/l able to power up jets and proceed to Grimsby. Due to electrical problem v/l is unable to heave anchor. Anchor position marked with "large pink Dan buoy" unlit. Advised Captain P to recover anchor soonest.

Position N 53° 34’.82 W 000° 00’.19. Approx 0.3 mile sw of 4B buoy. Warning to shipping promulgated.

0730/23 Anchor recovered by Captain P.

21 Nov MASTER / CAPTAIN BRAVERY Trent

Reports engine problem on departure Grove. 1234 Vessel aborting to Flixborough South states problem appears to be electrical. 1245 All fast Flixborough South investigating problem

25 Nov VTS 15 WESTVOORNE Spurn Point

Vessel inward from Humber Anchorage to Flixborough in the River Trent. Pilot reports vessel is missing her port anchor.

30 Nov LAUNCH COXSWAIN MINKA C Spurn L/F

Launch coxswain reports pilot ladder in poor condition and incorrectly rigged. VTS advise master regarding pilot ladder condition. Vessel bound Ipswich.

03 Dec VTS 15 DORIS T Trent

Pilot advises engineers unable to start main engine and shift to Top Gunness is therefore cancelled. After speaking with Pilot and Agent it appears a seawater inlet pipe fractured earlier causing an ingress of water into the engine room, a temporary repair has been made. Nothing has been reported to VTS by the v/v/l's master. V/l was proceeding to lay by at

Top Gunness before proceeding to Albert Dock and drydock on Thursday. Vessel has no orders until PM on the 4th. Duty Manager advised.

03 Dec PILOT ORABELT Spurn L/F

Captain still declaring that one engine is not working but a PSC visit on his last voyage to Hull did take place. Expected to dry dock in January 2013, not returning to the Humber ports before this time.

4/12/12 - Port engine inoperative, next port Rouen.

05 Dec PILOT ADMIRAL USHAKOV Spurn Point

Pilot reports to VTS, after disembarking the vessel, his concerns about the engine status after experiencing prolonged delays with engine commands during the act of pilotage on outward passage. VTS request, on VHF14, the Master declares his reasons for requesting DW anchorage and for confirmation that he will not be conducting any repairs whilst in the anchorage. Master confirms before anchoring that reason is only to await orders and no repairs to be carried out whilst at anchor.

06 Dec CAPTAIN UNION GOLD Haile Sand

Approaching Haile sand buoy outward bound, experienced engine problem. (Engine is running but control problem). 6 POB, 30,000Ltrs gas oil, ballast. 1941Anchored, 0.5miles south of Haile Sand buoy. 1943 C/G advised, 1950 Agent advised. Next port Ghent.

2045 Duty manager advised.

2145 After situation update from the Captain, a spare part will be delivered tomorrow ASAP. Vessel allowed to remain in present position providing that the bridge remains manned, position frequently checked, listening watch maintained on VHF ch.14 and

engines remain running. C/G updated. 08/12/12 - 1245 Engineer transferred from the Thor. 1531 Repairs complete, awaiting Thor to disembark engineer before proceeding on passage. 1650 Engineer disembarked. 1707 Vessel proceeding on passage to Ghent. 1738 Vessel clears Outer Rosse Reach and departs VTS area.


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 09 Dec MASTER / CAPTAIN SCOTSMAN Sunk Spit

Pusher tug Scotsman for the PPV Golden Ice reports generator problem. Irishman mobilised from Imm to replace

10 Dec PILOT FEDERAL DANUBE Spurn L/F

Launch Tartan alongside vessel to disembark pilot reports both pilot ladder ropes parted at the top. Inspection by launch deckhand states ropes rotten. Vessel rigs another ladder but rigs it upside down. Next port Vlissingen for bunkering then onto Brazil.

10 Dec VTS 15 AMARANTH Humber

Vessel will be inward to Immingham E/J later today. Captain reports gyro compass inoperative but magnetic compass working correctly.

10 Dec VTS 15 ALEXANDRA Humber L/F

Vessel anchored 5'N of HLF awaiting inward orders to Immingham. Vessel's AIS system inoperative.

11 Dec VTS 15 TOMKE Spurn Point

Vessel from New Holland Jetty on the Humber to Great Yarmouth. Pilot reports that the vessel's pilot ladder was in a very poor state and not fit for purpose. VTS advise Master to scrap and renew the ladder as soon as possible.

14 Dec PILOT AJOS G Spurn L/F

Bow Thruster inoperative Berthing KGD, Hull 14/12/12 0400 No sailing order at this time KGD ADM Advised

14 Dec PILOT RONEZ Hawke

Loss of engine power approaching Clee Ness 1455 Engine power restored. Vessel bound Goole

14 Dec PEC RIX EAGLE Skitter Ness

Bow Thruster inoperative.

0720 defect rectified.

14 Dec PILOT ALEXANDRA Humber

AIS not working , technician is arranged to visit at HIT Immingham later today

14 Dec PILOT AJOS G Spurn L/F

AIS not working and despite resets, cannot be rectified

14 Dec VTS MANAGER DORIS T Albert Dk

Vessel has further engine problems and will not sail this PM tide. MCA already aware. When pilot boards in the morning he is not to sail the vessel unless he obtains a letter from the Captain confirming "the cause of the engine problem, and that it is now rectified and the vessel does not have any more defects".

15 Dec VTS 12 PORHOV New H Pier

Vessel outbound from New Holland Pier to Bremen. AIS defective will not transmit or receive.

18 Dec VTS 15 CHOPIN Imm Dk

Vessel has a defective bow thruster.

19 Dec VTS 14 POPRAD Sea

Ship's Master reports vessels bow thruster inoperative. Vessel inward bound for Goole. Berthing 2235 approx 19/12/12.

20 Dec VTS15 BIRCH Bull

Vessel in Bull Anchorage, pilot on board and preparing to proceed to Alexandra Dock, Hull. Unable to weigh anchor due to windlass failure. Will make repairs overnight and inform VTS when repairs are completed to rearrange berthing. 21/12/12 0920 vessel weighs anchor with POB and proceeding to Alexandra dock. Hull ETA 11:30


Defect (Ship) Reported Reported By Ships General Location 20 Dec VTS 15 ARCO HUMBER Alex Dk

Vessel inward for Alex Dock Hull from sea. Pilot reports bow thruster is inoperative. Tug Tradesman will be assisting the vessel in to the lock.

20 Dec VTS 15 BIRCH Bull Anchorage

Vessel proceeding form Sea to Bull Anchorage awaiting a berth at Alex Dock Hull later today. Vessel has lost her stbd anchor. She is having it replaced in Hull.

23 Dec PILOT ELBETOR Sunk Spit

Bow thruster inoperative Bound for King George Dock - No outward orders at this time

23 Dec VTS 14 RMS RIGA Rosse Reach

AIS still defective; weak/no AIS signal. This is a long term problem.

23 Dec VTS 15 IMI Alex Dk

Vessel has defective bow thruster. Next Port Alex Dock Hull.

24 Dec PILOT WICKO KGD

Bow Thruster inoperative Next port Police

24 Dec PILOT MISTRAL IGT

On departing IGT with tug Welshman made fast, vessel experienced engine failure. 2207 VTS put fire tug (Alma) on standby 2210 IOT APM advised 2212 Mistral request Alma to attend 2215 Mistral engine in operation - advises will keep Welshman made fast and Alma on standby whilst passing IOT 2230 Mistral at 9a - Alma & Welshman dismissed Next Port Terneuzen

28 Dec PILOT GOLDEN BULL Humber

Echo sounder not operational. Technician to attend this visit in Immingham. Berthing HIT2 28/12/12 18:15

29 Dec PILOT RAN Cleeness

Autopilot not working. Berthing Grove 29/12/12 06:40. Sailing 29/12/12 17:50

29 Dec MASTER / CAPTAIN THAMES FISHER Sea Reach

0030 Master reports, unable to heave port anchor home from position at water level. V/l steams east to create lee and eventally manages to stow port anchor home. Port windlass defective, starboard windlass not affected. V/L berthing IOT 8 @ 0315/29th

29 Dec PILOT ANNELISE THERESA Cleeness

Rudder indicator shows Stbd 15 when rudder is amidships and the gyro has no error but the autopilot is 10 degrees low. Berthing Immingham E/J 29/12/12 03:00. No sailing orders. Technician is due to attend on this visit

Total Entries: 222


Anchorage problems

Ships Name: Remarks 08 May FAST WIL Whilst approaching the berth at Flix North end vessel lost the Stb'd anchor and 4 shackles of anchor chain. Agent Flixborough Wharf Ltd.

19 Jul AFON LLIGWY Vessel observed dragging anchor in Hawke attempts to contact vessel by VHF unsuccessful . V/l underway from 'A' reports no persons observed on bridge. telephoned no reply . Shannon Fisher getting 1606 Afon Lligwy calls on VHF, informed that he is dragging anchor. Vessel instructed that he must maintain an anchor and listening watch as per the byelaws. Afon Lligwy maintains the bridge was

manned and he was on another telephone.

31 Aug SPRING ZEPHYR Vessel cannot weigh port anchor due to windlass problem. Expect 1hour delay for repairs. HIT advised. 0230 Repairs still not effected. Vessel unable to make pilot station in time to berth this tide. Berthing cancelled. HIT & ADM Imm aware.

29 Nov ELI KNUTSEN 1630 Pilot unable to board vessel on port side due to trailing wire from fouled port anchor. Berthing at SKJ cancelled on Pilots advise. IOT advised. 1640 Pilot boards the vessel and proceeds to Bull anchorage for anchor clearance. 1740 V/L anchored in Bull anchorage. Pilot disembarked. Workboat 'Collingham' will proceed to the vessel to assist with clearance prior to proceeding to SKJ. 2040 Anchor cleared. Pilot to board at 0001/30th for berthing.

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Close Quarters Reports Reported By Ships Names: Remarks 25 Jan VTS 15 BERGE ARCTIC Humber

Inward PPV passed very close to HLF. Float inspected by P/L. No visible damage.

24 Mar VTS 15 IVAN GY Royal ABRAMIS Approaching GY breakwater, inward vessel had CQ with outbound small craft in very poor visibility (1 cable). VTS intervened and advised Master has con, acting contrary to Pilot's advice. 0545: Two tugs dismissed. Approach aborted returning to anchorage. 05:56 Master resumes approach contrary to Pilots advice. 06:02 Vessel aborts again to anchorage.

25 Mar PEC PRIDE OF HULL Chequer FV SOLAN PD 958 Master of Pride of Hull expresses concern over the outward passage of the FV Solan. From VTS equipment the passage of the Solan was erratic. Vessel contacted and advised of actions to take to allow the Pride of Hull to overtake safely. Solan operated by Caley Fisheries North Shields.

25 Mar VTS 15 PETKA Cleeness MAIKE Outward VLS in main channel tracking towards 4B. VTS advises. Outward vessel also takes avoiding action by leaving navigational channel to south. (Visibility 1 cable).

09 May MASTER / CAPTAIN FORTH PIPER Gby Appr SAINT NICHOLAS Report received on VHF 14 from Forth Piper in protest at the outward passage of small craft Saint Nicholas (personnel transfer craft). Saint Nicholas reported as having passed between the construction area and the west jetty Grimsby, affecting the safety of Piling Operations (Notice to Mariners 46/2012). Skipper of St Nicholas, GY ADM and VTS manager all advised

12 Jun VTS 14 MEKHANIK SEMAKOV New Sand Hole

Vessel approaching to embark a pilot at PB1 passed very close to the N. Binks buoy. Master advised and reported no contact.

22 Jun PILOT OSPREY FIGHTER Spurn L/F DOUWE S Inward tug approaching PB1 crosses close ahead of vessel boarding pilot.

04 Jul VTS 15 PRIDE OF ROTTERDAM Grimsby Middle BAR PROTECTOR Bar Protector outward approaching Grimsby Middle. Pride of Rotterdam coming up astern of vessel. POR calls Bar Protector

repeatedly on CH12 to arrange a safe overtaking manoeuvre with no response. VTS tries to call vessel, again with no response. Pride of Rotterdam starts to pass to the North of the Bar Protector just as she makes a large unrequired alteration of course to Port right in front of the POR. POR is forced to take an emergency turn to Port, out of the channel, passing North of the South Shoal Buoy.

31 Jul PILOT BRO GOTHIA IOT

Whilst singling up at IOT 2, the following vessel movements were underway: VLS Vogebulker - departing HIT 2 VLS Southern Crossdream - inward for HIT 2 VLS Centennial Harmony - inward for IBT. On going to stations, the Pilot contacted VTS with details. VTS advised that the vessel may depart between Vogebulker passing and

Southern Crossdream passing Upper Burcom. Once singled up, clearance was requested but denied owing to the location of Southern Crossdream. Unfortunately, the after springs and a forward spring had been let go (whilst the pilot was returning from within the wheelhouse to the

Master on the port bridge wing controls). With the flood tide, the pilot was unable to hold the vessel alongside so, advising VTS, all lines were let go and swung to port and astern, to pass the Southern Crossdream green to green, which occurred


Close Quarters Reports Reported By Ships Names: Remarks

22 Aug PILOT CECILIA B Imm Dk Bellmouth SMS OCEAN CAT

SMS Ocean Cat inward for IOH, attempted to cross close ahead of the outward PPV Cecilia B from HIT1.

21 Oct VTS 15 MARC ANDRE Humber

VTS observed vessel passing close to Humber Light Float inwards for a pilot. Vessel challenged and reported did not make contact with the float. Vessel bound KGD,

26 Oct VTS 15 AMANDINE IOT GALICIA Report from IOT Berthing Master. Outbound vessel Amandine passed within 30m of the vessel berthed at IOT 1. Galacia inbound for Imm dock with 2 tugs in attendance.

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Summary of Groundings Ships Name Remarks / Statement

02 Jan 12 POPRAD

Touched bottom N of Upper Whitton (53 43.41N 000 36.93W). Brough gauge 4.34m WWDk gauge 3.96m

05 Jan 12 SEE STERN

Aground for less than 5 minutes close North of Upper Whitton L/F.Brough gauge 3.30m. Destination Trent Grove LM1 ETA 5/1/12 AM

09 Jan 12 CELTIC MARINER

Aground between 32C & 34 . Draft 4.95. WWD 4.63. 0632 Refloated on passage to Blacktoft WWD 5.44 0710 All fast Blacktoft. Destination Goole

Pilot and Master on the bridge. Master was hand steering at time of incident. Vessel on slow ahead as two preceding vessel reported touching the bottom between 32C and 34 buoys on ships course.

10 Jan 12 RMS TWISTENDEN

Vessel departing Goole Ocean Lock for Sea has run aground on the Ness opposite the lock. Pilot reports no damage or pollution, no one injured. Vessel has 6 + 1 persons onboard, 36.9t Gas Oil, and 1000t steel products. Pilot is awaiting more water, Goole Docks and vessels in area warned. MCA advised. Goole Tide Gauge 4.71m HW 1951 UTC. 1857 Pilot reports vessel is afloat and is continuing on passage to sea. MCA advised. Next Port Sturzelberg.

Vessel departed Ocean Lock, Goole for outward passage. Master and Pilot were on the bridge at the time. Once safe to do so, hard to starboard helm and half ahead was given. The vessel swung into the tide and headed down river, with speed over the ground at 3 knots. Soon afterwards, the vessel started slowing down and turned to port, despite trying to keep former course. As the bow approached the east bank of the river, the main engine was stopped, and the vessel was set onto the ness off Ocean Lock middle pier. Vessel refloated at 1855 and continued outward passage.

12 Jan 12 GAASTBORG

Mid river off Grove wharf. Flix gauge 3.72m. 9 POB, 554.2T IFO, 18.3T GO, Cargo 2,118T Coke. C/G advised. 0749 refloated but bow pinned on N bank due to strong wind. 0810 Free and proceeding on passage

The vessel was boarded at Grove and after Pilot/Master exchange, the Flixborough gauge was requested from VTS. There wasn't enough water at that time and the Master was informed that the vessel would have to wait 20-30 minutes longer.

At 0730, when the gauge was 3.2m, the vessel left the berth on the back spring. Despite full thrust to starboard, slow ahead and 20 degrees starboard helm, the vessel canted across the river where the bow grounded on the bank, opposite the east end of Grove. The vessel refloated after a few minutes but it was difficult to get the bow through the current, owing to the wind on the superstructure. After 20 minutes manoeuvring, the ship got through the wind and current and proceeded on passage.

21 Jan 12 ATHOS

Aground NW of Flats light for 3 minutes. WWD gauge 5.7m. C'G advised

31 Jan 12 ARION

Vessel outward from Apex having aborted passage to Goole grounded upriver of 32C. Posn 53° 43.2'N 000° 37.9'W. Brough gauge 4.60m. 10 POB (inc 2 pilots). Cargo Steel wire, rod and bars 2052 tonnes, Bunkers 36 tonnes gas oil. HMCG advised. 2302 Refloated with assistance of Shovette & Lashette. HMCG updated.

1105, the vessel was inward for Goole at the East Walker Dyke. The Chief Officer was on the helm with the Master operating the engines. The vessel was informed by Goole that the tide was too much below prediction (50cm) and there was not enough height of water to continue. They also advised that the vessel could not use Blacktoft as a lay by berth, despite the fact that the theoretical predictions still allowed the vessel to berth on the next tide. The POM advised the pilot that the vessel agents

wished the vessel to return to the Bull Anchorage. With the WWD gauge showing 4.3m, the vessel commenced passage to the anchorage. At approximately 1129, the vessel ran aground 3.5 cables off the 32C buoy.

2230, the tugs 'Shovette' and 'Lashette' were in attendance. The vessel refloated at 2303.



05 Feb 12 HELGA

Aground on the ness near Waddington light. Flix gauge 3.1. C/G advised. Visibility variable, more than 1' at Apex, became less than 1 cable at Waddington . Navigating entirely by radar at time of

incident. Noted too near the mid river approaching Waddington light, tried to correct but touched bottom and stuck fast on ness.

1700 underway again/ POB 6, cargo steel plate, bunks 34T MDO

05 Feb 12 ACM DAISY

Aground north of Flats Lt. 1655 underway again C/G advised. POB 11, cargo 1797T steel product, bunks HFO 53T DO 13T low sulphur 46T

Vessel rounded Apex with 4.8m at West Walker Dyke, between Trent ness and Flats Light, vessel steadied on course 153 on leading beacon, vessel ran aground.

06 Feb 12 NATALI

V/l grounds in a position 017 x 0.65m from the No 34 Buoy. WWD Gauge 4.0m. V/l refloats at 0440 and resumes passage to Goole. 9 POB. Bunkers 86t. Cargo Wind turbine parts.

The Master and Pilot on the bridge, with the Chief Officer acting as helmsman.The vessel was en-route to Goole and encountered poor visibility of 1-2 cables above the Humber Bridge. Having passed Brough, the visibility had reduced to less than 1 cable, but there was sufficient water, so the passage to Goole continued.

When approaching the number 34 buoy, the flood tide was setting the vessel to the west and onto the bank to starboard of the designated track. The vessel grounded at 0407 and was approximately 0.25 miles from the 34 buoy.

The two vessel astern passed down the port side of the Natali, following which the vessel refloated and continued on passage to Goole. The ship was underway again at 0440.The vessel berthed safely in Goole at 0705 without

further incident.

07 Feb 12 NAUTICA

0530 v/l' touched bottom' in the vicinity of flats light. inbound for grove. agents Whartons.

Vessel was rounding Trent Ness with Master and Pilot on the bridge. The pilot was hand steering around ness. Vessel on Dead slow - Master standing by to increase speed, at this time approximately 5 knots. Noticed fog bank coming across river - visibility up to that point had been about 1 mile.

Transit beacons could be seen until fog came in. Radar picture was good but showed vessel off track. The pilot asked for half ahead but the vessel grounded on bank, nearly abeam of Flats Light.

VTS were informed that the vessel entered the Trent with 4.33m on WWD. Ahead/ Astern movements were used with the bow thruster and vessel came off the bank. VTS reported 4.7m on WWD. Vessel was clear of the bank at 0540 and proceeded to berth with zero visibility.

07 Feb 12 TOMKE

0600 v/l 'touched bottom' in the vicinity of flats light. West Walker dykes gauge 5.08m. inbound for grove. agents Whartons.

Vessel had a draft of 4.4m entering the Trent with WWD indicating 4.92m. Visibility was 1-2 cables and utilising searchlight with shoreline sighted. Encountered dense fog on the swing to Cliff End leading lights. Vessel grounded to the west of Flats Light for approximately 3-4 minutes.

12 Feb 12 FIGARO

Inward vessel touched bank in vicinity of Burton Stather. No damage, no pollution reported. Resumed passage quickly afterwards.



22 Feb 12 ECHION

Vessel grounded during swing off Grove wharf. Stern is on the north bank, bow mid-river. 8 POB, Cargo 3,132T Bentonite, Bunks: HFO 32T, DO 16T. C/G and duty manager advised.

23/2/12 08:33 alongside Grove and making fast

08:14 vessel moving

Prior to swinging vessel to starboard, the ship was stopped through the water when passing Grove LE 1. vessel ordered hard to starboard with Full Ahead. The vessel sheared to port so the engine was stopped to ensure the vessel swung clear to port of vessel alongside of Grove UM1.

The vessel grounded with heading approximately 190 (T).

25 Feb 12 ANTARI

2018 Pilot reports vessel inbound aground at the entrance to the Trent (Flats Light) West Walker Tide gauge 5.6m 2032 V/L refloated. Proceeding outbound to anchorage. No reported damage or pollution.

26 Feb 12 PEAK OSLO

0800 Pilot reports inward bound v/l touched bottom in the vicinity of Flats light. West Walker Tide gauge 4.58m. V/L proceeding outbound before making a second attempt to enter the Trent.

0830 V/L re-enters the Trent, proceeding to Neap House. 0930 V/L berthed at NH1. Agents; Grove Wharf.

Draft on boarding 3.55m. Tides at Albert Dock and Humber Bridge cutting by 15cm and 40cm respectively. At 0615, when vessel in Skitter Channel, Master requested to deballast, to 3.35m aft.

Passed Brough at 0725 with Blacktoft showing 'on prediction'. Passed WWD at 0742 with 4.35m on gauge. Entered Trent in the correct manner, when turning to port to head up for Flats light, pilot could not distinguish any lights. It appears that the vessel had turned to port too much as the vessel grounded to 2-3 minutes. Following this, the vessel refloated

and proceeded back to WWD. Another approach was made without incident.

27 Feb 12 RODGER

0830 V/l grounded East of the leading lights approx 150M south of Flats Light WWD reading 4.4m 0900 V/l refloats with a gauge reading of 4.85m and proceeds to berth at Flix Sth. No reported damage to vessel and no pollution. Crew members on board 7. Fuel oil 32600 lt Gas Oil. Cargo Steel Beams.

11 Mar 12 LEONIE

Vessel outward from Grove Dolphin aground as she left the berth. Pilot requires no assistance at this time and is awaiting more water. (Flix Gauge 5.05m). 0845 Vessel underway again. No damage or pollution.

27 Mar 12 NINA

Touched bottom in Goole reach near Earnshaw Clough. No reported damage. Diver to attend later as precautionary check

The Master, Pilot, 2nd Officer and one other person on the bridge. At the time of the incident, the tide was 44cm below prediction running late. Started to swing the vessel to starboard after passing Earnshaw Clough Light. Approximately half way through the swing, the vessel appeared to touch the bottom on the port quarter and the ship stopped as the stern landed on the bank.

The vessel was refloated by slowly moving with kicks ahead. Continued ahead until stern cleared, dropped anchor and swung vessel. Vessel then berthed without further incident. At the time of this report, it is not known if there was any damage to the vessel, the Master was requesting a diver to attend in the dock to check.

26 Apr 12 PUTFORD ARTEMIS

Vessel reports aground between positions N & P in the Hawke anchorage. Spurn gauge 2.03m. 13 pob 106mt F.O. HMCG informed.

1730 Refloated proceeding outwards, Spurn gauge 3.03m.



04 May 12 FRANK W

Aground abeam Island House River Trent, BOS gauge 5.14m. Cargo coal, HFO 35T GO 21t. 7 persons onboard. Tug ordered for morning tide to assist refloating. (Vessel outbound for Tornio) HCG informed. Tug Shovette to attend vessel for refloating am/5th tide

0500/5th Tug Shovette on station. 0615 V/l refloats and resumes outward passage. MCA advised.

Pilot boarded vessel at 1630 while vessel was still closing hatches. Declared draft was 4.95m. The Mate checked the drafts and reported 5.2m aft and 5.0m fwd. The pilot informed the Master that the maximum draft for the tide was 5.3m and as long as the tide was on prediction, the vessel could let go at 1720. At Nypro, crossing to the west side of the river, she touched the bottom with the vessel on the line. She touched bottom again passing Meredyke and the pilot suspected that the reported draft was incorrect. Then mid way between Cliff End rear light and Cliff End 44, the vessel grounded, came to a stop and swung to port before stopping altogether. Attempts to refloat on same tide were unsuccessful. The Mate reported that there was still ballast water in some tanks and this was pumped out. At 0615 on the next tide, the vessel refloated and proceeded on

05 May 12 ATHOS

Vessel grounds between the no 33 and the 33A. Brough Gauge 6.32m. Bunkers 31t. 9 Pob. Cargo Vermicuite. Adv Agent. V/l refloats at 1900 Brough Gauge 6.53m, returning to Bull Anchorage.

05 May 12 AGENA

Aground abeam Island House River Trent. BOS gauge 5.15m. Bunkers 40t, 10 Pob, Cargo Attapuleite. Adv Agent. V/l aground until next High water, 1 tug ordered to assist. 0325/6th Tug Shovette departs Alexandra dock Hull to assist refloating. 0630 Refloated 0645 Swung round proceeding to Grove.

On the bridge at the time of the incident were the Master, Chief Officer, Pilot and Trainee Pilot. On passing WWD at 1750, gauge read 5.8m. The vessel used new West Channel, transiting between 50-60 metres off shore.

Approaching Pilot House Corner, on Slow Ahead (approx 7 knots), vessel took large shear to port, positioning stern approximately 40m off Pilot House.

Attempts were made to refloat until the vessel settled with falling water on a SSE'ly heading, until the next ride where she refloated with the assistance of tug 'Shovette' and proceeded to berth.

08 May 12 AFON LLIGWY

On entering the lock outward, the vessel stopped. The tug informed pilot that the legs were not even. Barge lifted leg and vessel started moving.

On entering the lock outward, the vessel came to a stop. Engine power was increased to no effect. The tug informed the pilots that the legs on the barge were not even, one at 16m and one at 10m. The barge lifted the leg and vessel started to move.

The Dock Master was informed and divers ordered for investigation.The leg was level with the inner wheel, west side.

13 May 12 FAST SUS

After departing the berth at Flix. the vessel grounded in the vicinity of Manreval light for approx 15mins. No reported damage or pollution.

24 May 12 RMS RIGA

Vessel grounded approximately 1.8 cables SE of the Lower Whitton. (Brough Gauge 5.41m). Visibility 120/150m. 0850 Vessel afloat again and proceeding inward for Goole or Blacktoft. No damage, pollution or injury to report. Vessel too late for Goole, aborting to Blacktoft for this tide.

Grounded due to dense fog.

30 May 12 NORDICA HAV

0130 V/l grounds between the West Trent light and Cliff End Beacon. Burton Stather gauge 3.40m. 7 crew on board, 12.6t Fuel Oil. Cargo Steel Profiles. 0210 Burton Stather gauge 3.80m vessel refloats and resumes passage to Grove LM1. 0300 V/l all secure at berth.


Summary of Groundings Ships Name Remarks / Statement 05 Jun 12 MILADY

Touched bottom briefly approaching Island Sand (west channel). WWD gauge 6.12m

08 Jun 12 WILSON TEES

Grounded near to Middle Whitton Lt Float. Brough 4.85m. 21:33 Refloated. Contact made with Middle Whitton Lt Float. No damage to vessel or float. No pollution. POB 8+1, Cargo Steel

2094 tonnes, Bunkers 111tonnes gas oil. Coastguard advised. Tide cut 28cm Alb abort Blacktoft layby. 2245: All fast Blacktoft.

Bow touched bottom NNE of Middle Whitton Light Float. Subsequently drifted towards Light Float, grazing rubber rubbing band of float with port bow shoulder. Very light contact - no damage.

Refloated less than 5 minutes later and resumed passage. Passing WWD 20 minutes later, insufficient water to continue into Trent, so diverted to Blacktoft.

12 Jun 12 TRITON

After departing KGD, on passage to RSQ, tug Triton 'touched bottom' approximately 1.5 cables SW from RT1.

Proceeding KGD towards RSQ and passing red to red with tug and barge (Smit Buffalo), which was inward for KGD. Speed approximately 6-8 knots, vessel touched bottom in a position approximately 1 cable SW of western section of

RT1.Stopped the engine and headed south and resumed passage. KGD gauge reading was 2.3m

15 Jun 12 KLAIPEDA

Vessel outbound from Flixborough. Pilot reports vessel aground in vicinity of Manreval lt. 1628 Vessel refloats, passage resumed.

20 Jun 12 HUMBER PRINCESS

Vessel outward from Goole to KGD runs aground off Hessle Sand area. (Pos’n N53° 42.8', W000° 23.1'). Approximately 2 cables, bearing 050° from No23 Buoy. Alb Gauge 1.25m. 2 POB, in ballast, bunkers 2.5t MGO. Skipper

declares vessel and crew are fine, no damage or pollution evident, no assistance required. Awaiting rising tide. Coastguard informed.

1500 V/L underway again. Coastguard informed.

21 Jun 12 SCOT PIONEER

Departed grove TE1 and grounded in position 53 36.44N 000 42.47E. Flix gauge 4.08m POB = 9, Cargo 2,500T timber, Bunkers: 107,700Ltrs HFO & 6,100GO

C/G advised 2116 refloated. 2122 back alongside Grove wharf.

The Master, Second Officer and pilot on the bridge. At 2000, pilot informed VTS that the vessel was going to start making preparations for departure. VTS reported Flixborough

gauge was 3.6m. At 2010, vessel left the berth and proceeded downriver. At 2018, in a position just to the east of Grove LE1 and in the centre of

the channel, the vessel grounded. The speed of the vessel at the time was approximately 3 knots. Flixborough gauge at the time showed 4.0m. The chart showed that in that position, the depths should have been between 1.0m

and 1.5m. This would have indicted that total depth was expected to be in the region of 5.0m. After one hour, the vessel refloated and berthed safely at Grove LE1.

It should be noted that after the vessel had refloated (north of grounded position), upon moving south, the vessel again grounded briefly in the same position.

21 Jun 12 SCOT PIONEER

0750 Vessel aground in the vicinity North Trent Beacon. West Walker Dyke gauge 5.60m. 0815 Vessel refloated and proceeding to Grove. No reported damage or pollution.


Summary of Groundings Ships Name Remarks / Statement 15 Jul 12 PEAK BERGEN

V/l grounded abeam of the Man Reval Light. Flix Gauge 3.28m 1720 V/l refloated and resumed passage.

When crossing from Solitary House to Waddington Light, vessel grounded but refloated immediately. The vessel ahead also grounded 40-50 metres off Man Reval, then refloated, so own vessel passed Man Reval approximately 70 metres, but again grounded. Vessel remained grounded for approximately 15 minutes, then proceeded to berth.

Flixborough tide gauge at the time of grounding was 3.25m, and 3.35m when refloated. Tide was 0.05m above prediction. No reported damage.

15 Jul 12 AMADEUS

V/l grounded and stopped for a short period in a position 148 x 1.5 cables from Man Reval Light. Flix Gauge 3.16m. V/l refloated and resumed passage.

At approximately 1650, in a position 200m upriver of Man Reval Light, and about 30-40m off the bank, the vessel, proceeding at 7.5 knots, came to a complete stop. The vessel slowly gathered speed and continued, with the Flixborough gauge reading 3.10m. This incident indicates there is less water than the latest chart suggests.

15 Jul 12 BARBAROSSA

V/l grounded and stopped for a short period approx 1.5 cables to the EAST of the Upper Whitton. V/l was on the course line and Brough Gauge read 4.50m. V/l refloated and resumed passage. Ref H76 a least depth of 0.4m was expected upstream of the Upper Whitton.

18 Jul 12 SCANLARK

V/l grounded and stopped for a short period in a position 20m off and 50m downstream of the Mere Dyke Light. Flix Gauge 4.4m.

09 Aug 12 HUMBER PRINCESS

VTS observed vessel's AIS stopped in Swinefleet Reach. No contact from the barge (who departed Goole at 0718) when it left Goole or stopped. Via a request to Goole ADM from VTS, information given: barge admits he is aground and "pumping ballast".

0757 AHM telephoned the barge and pointed out obligations to report. C/G advised. 0854 refloated and proceeding

16 Aug 12 BALDER

Pilot reports that the vessel is aground off Neap House Wharves. Flixborough gauge 4.16m. POB 8 (including pilot), ROB gas oil 56 t LO 1.5 t. Cargo: Shredded tyres.

Duty Manager and Coastguard advised. 0721 Refloated and proceeding to Grove LE1. C/G advised. V/l alongside the berth.

Vessel was down by the head 30cm. Tha pilot asked the Master if the vessel would steer well when down by the head and he replied that she would steer fine.When passing Neap House, the vessel touched the bottom and eventually grounded. Waited until High Water to refloat vessel and the Master then reported that the bow thruster wasn't working. The vessel stayed aground until the following tide and the vessel was then berthed at Grove LE1.

The vessel grounded at 1850 with HOT of 4.1m at Flixborough. The vessel refloated at 0720 with HOT of 4.99m at Flixborough.


Summary of Groundings Ships Name Remarks / Statement 18 Aug 12 ANKIE

Departed Grove Dolphin with 4.3m on Flix gauge. Grounded off Grove, returning to berth at TE1 2010. C/G advised. 2030 On going back alongside, the anchor, which had been used in the afore mentioned incident, and unbeknown to the bridge

team, had not been completely heaved home, punctured the fore peak tank above the waterline. No pollution. Agent advised of requirements before vessel would be allowed to proceed.

MCA Swansea 24hour tel no. not operational. Bridlington C/G will contact as necessary. 2218 (Duty surveyor) called for further information. 2018/19 Interim Certificate received from Lloyds. Duty Manager and MCA informed. Agent arranging for vessel to sail am/ 20th

tide for Tornio.

The vessel left Grove Dolphin at 1925, with 4.3m on the tide gauge.

Master and Pilot on the bridge.

1930 - As the vessel approached Grove 2, the vessel took a turn to port and grounded. 1940 - Vessel refloated and swung head to tide, then proceeded outward. 1950 - Vessel refloated and swung head to tide with the aid of the starboard anchor.

1945 - Vessel grounded again in similar position to original grounding.

1955 - Anchor was reported as home and the decision was made with the Master to proceed to a safe berth (Grove TE1) As the vessel landed alongside, the starboard anchor fluke punctured the starboard bow causing a 30-5-cm hole. Upon investigation, it was found that the anchor was hanging 2-3 metres from being properly secure, even though the anchor had been

reported as home. 2010 - Vessel was moored alongside at Grove TE1 and VTS Humber informed.

18 Sep 12 SALMO

NE of 32C, Brough gauge 6.23m, 10 POB, 60T G.Oil, Aground for approx 8 minutes. C/G advised

20 Sep 12 HUMBER PRIDE

Vessel inward from Immingham Oil Terminal to Goole runs aground just east of the 32C Buoy. All is well, no damage, or pollution etc. Skipper awaiting more water. (Brough Gauge 3.25m). 3 POB. (490t Gas Oil). HMCG informed. 2017 Vessel afloat and continuing passage to Goole. HMCG informed.

25 Sep 12 FAST SUS

In bound for Flixborough. POB 7 including pilot. Gas oil 49600 litres. Cargo. Steel, timber and lead. Pilot reports vessel aground off Hillside light Burton Stather gauge 3.72 m.

0255 vessel refloats and proceeding. 0317 Pilot reports vessel aground off Mere Dyke light. 0321 Vessel refloats proceeding.Flixborough gauge 3.65 m 0345 Vessel all fast Flixborough wharf. No damage or pollution. HMCG Bridlington informed.

Master, Chief Officer and Pilot on the bridge. Max draft for tide - 4.1m. Vessel grounded off Hill Side Light at 0250, Burton Stather Tide Gauge 3.65m. Vessel grounded off Mere Dyke from 0317-0321 with Flixborough Tide Gauge 3.65m. Vessel arrived Flixborough HW +30 minutes, still some current. Max draft criteria needs revising - survey requires updating - latest available 03 September. From this survey, there should have been sufficient water.

06 Oct 12 SEA MITHRIL

Pilots reports vessel is all fast at Flixborough NE stbd side to in the River Trent. However when passing Man Revel Light with the Master in control the vessel's stbd quarter hit the bank damaging the stbd aquamaster.

The unit is currently out of service but the is no apparent damage to the hull. With no pollution and no one injured. The vessel dropped her port anchor prior to coming alongside to control her manoeuvre. The chain has now been slacked right down to the riverbed.

Once passed the Man Reval light, the Master was advised to bring the vessel to port towards Flixborough slowly. The vessels speed was 6 knots. The position of swinging was advised on the chart and on the radar. The master was concerned about the vessels speed, so he reduced it to 2 knots. This pushed the stern across to the starboard

bank. The vessel was brought alongside to starboard side to on the port aquamaster.



19 Oct 12 CELTIC FREEDOM

V/l on passage from Blacktoft to Grove grounds on the training wall West of the Apex Beacon. 0905 V/l refloats and returns to Blacktoft dense fog patches on the river. Bunkers 15.9 t, Lube oil 3270ltr, Crew 8, V/l in ballast. No reported damage to vessel.

Master, Helmsman and Pilot on the bridge. Departed Blacktoft at 0830 for the River Trent, with visibility at 1.5 cables. VTS informed that there was a report from a survey

vessel in the Trent that neither side of the river was visible. When approaching the Boundary Light, visibility deteriorated to dense fog. Lookouts were already posted on the bow. Radar was set to 0.75m North up. Nearing the Apex, it could be seen on the radar that the vessel was too far to the North, so the course was altered to starboard. The Apex beacon was not seen in the clutter.

20 Oct 12 CELTIC FREEDOM

Pilot reports touching bottom just East of Humber Bridge outbound approx 6.2 cables south of the old ‘Dunstons jetty . Tide gauge 5.28 at the bridge.

24 Oct 12 RMS BAERL

Vessel inward for Grove LM1 berth runs aground at the entrance to the east channel at Trent Ness, vessel manoeuvring to clear on the rising tide. (WWDK 4.79m, Burton Stather 3.70m). (Posn N 53° 41.4, W 000° 41.73). 0200 Vessel underway and proceeding to the berth. No pollution or injury reported.

29 Oct 12 ALEXANDER KUPRIN

1725 V/l grounds on the East Bank opposite the lock at Goole. 1750 V/l refloats and resumes outward passage. Gauge 4.8m.Bunkers 35t. Lube 1t, Crew 10. No reported damage or pollution.

Vessel would not turn to starboard when leaving the lock at Goole, even with the bow thruster. From information obtained from the Master (very poor English), the engine management system does not allow a rapid increase in power.

Ship could not turn into strong flood tide and went striaght across to the opposite bank.

01 Nov 12 OLZA

Vessel touched bottom briefly abeam of the No.32 L/F inward for Grove. Vessel was right on the ship's course. (Humber Bridge Gauge 5.63m).

30 Nov 12 DORIS T

Vessel grounded North West of No.32, 328degrees x 2 cables from the buoy after taking a shear. Humber Bridge 6.04m 0635 Resumed passage to Grove. Humber Bridge 6.62m

11 Dec 12 HUMBER PRINCESS

Touched bottom north of 32C. Brough gauge 3.44m. Cargo 460t Lube oil, 2 POB. 1428 underway and proceeding to Goole

Departed Hull, fog drifting in and out between 1 mile and 5c. At the bridge, visibility was 1 mile and at Brough reduced to 2.5c. Brough gauge not reading but as vessel passed West Cappers, the Bridge was reading 3.75m. Master expected to have 1m less on the Brough tide gauge which would give UKC of 0.8m. Vessel ran into a bank of fog on approaching 32C, so extra wide berth was given and caught the mud.

Vessel was there for a short period only and was then back underway. Vessel stopped at 1410 and was underway at 1425. All was reported to VTS Humber and Humber Charter stood by until vessel refloated.


Summary of Groundings Ships Name Remarks / Statement 11 Dec 12 SAMIRA

Vessel outward from Grove in the River Trent to Sea for orders. Pilot reports touching the bank at Trent Ness with no damage or incident. 6 POB, vessel in ballast with Bunkers 46.3t Gas Oil. Coastguard informed. Vessel requested to call Humber Coastguard on CH16 when clear of VTS Area.

0250 - Vessel sailed from Grove Wharf with Master and Chief Officer on the bridge. Hand steering engaged. 0305 - Vessel passed Flixborough. Once clear, ‘River Pilot’ deployed. 0340 - Vessel passed Burton Stather, at slow speed for inward traffic. No problems encountered with vessel. 0355 - When Trent Ness and Apex lights in transit, commenced turn to starboard, with ‘River Pilot’ ROT set for 40. Shortly

afterwards, the ROT was observed to be behaving erratically, 80 starboard, rudder observed to be hard to port (55). Vessel was swinging back to port and heading for west bank of the Trent, south of South Trent light. Vessel was put in hand steering, hard to starboard wheel. Engines were put to stop and then full astern, vessel swinging to starboard close to west bank of Trent.

0400- Vessel's port side touched bank south of South Trent light. Vessel sheared to starboard. Engines stopped and then put Dead Slow Ahead. Vessel was observed to be moving ahead and cleared Trent at 0404.

Tanks were sounded and no reported intake of water. At West Walker Dykes, the river pilot was engaged with no problems encountered until turning to port at Cappers West. At this point, the ‘River Pilot’ again behaved erratically, taking a shear to port, then observed with hard to starboard rudder. Hand steering was deployed until clear of the bridge. Again, at the Elbow buoy, the ‘River Pilot’ behaved erratically. Sea pilot deployed from this point onwards.

No reported damage to the vessel. 12 Dec 12 KAPITAN ZHIKHAREV

Touched bottom at the Apex. WWDK gauge 5.7m Whilst transiting the Skitter Channel inward, the visibility dropped to one mile then, at the Humber Bridge, thick fog was

encountered. This was to last all the way upriver. There was a vessel ahead and one mile separation was maintained. The Master went on the helm. The vessel ahead slowed right down and in order to maintain separation, the pilot reduced the speed of own vessel to match. It was not possible to overtake owing to draft of own vessel. As a result of the speed reduction, it became very difficult to steer the vessel and the pilot instructed the Master to keep the Apex Light fine on the port bow. The pilot had already requested Blacktoft via VTS, as the tide had cut by 20cm. This, together with the visibility and amount of outward vessels from the Trent, the decision was made to proceed to Blacktoft.

As the vessel passed the Apex, and abeam of Flaxfleet Ness, she touched the bottom and slowed down. The pilot ordered hard to starboard and Full Ahead and the vessel swung all the way around until she was heading back towards the Dykes. The vessel was then manoeuvred and proceeded to Blacktoft without further incident to await next tide.

12 Dec 12 WILSON MAIN

Touched bottom midway between No. 30 and No.32. H Bridge gauge 5.8m

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Contact with Sea Marks Reported By Details

22 Feb LINNAU

21A buoy DAMAGED (missing top mark) and UNLIT (missing light) Replaced 24/2/12

09 Mar VTS 15

Delta Buoy is diminished and OFF STATION approx 200m SE from its charted position.( AM/30 buoy replaced- UKD Seahorse)

03 Jun VTS 15

No 15 Holme Hook dragged OFF STATION by Solent Fisher. Buoy now approx 2 cables NW of Clay Huts Buoy. Replaced 7/6/12

03 Jun VTS 15

Hawke Float touched by v/l Scott Explorer. Float in position lights all lit. Checked by Pilot launch Tartan who reports no apparent damage. (except topmark from previous report).

08 Jun PILOT

Wilson Tees made contact made with Middle Whitton Lt Float. No damage observed. Confirmed by survey craft.

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Contact with Structures Ships Name: Location: Remarks / Statement

08 Jan WIND Imm Dk Whilst departing the dock the vessel made contact with east side of the lock entrance making contact with the fendering causing

some damage to the fendering. No reported damage to the vessel.

On approach to the lock from the Exxtor terminal, the Captain was in control of the vessel doing his own manoeuvring. Before turning to head into the lock, the vessel had gained two knots speed and the pilot advised the Captain to reduce his speed, reminding him of the westerly wind. By the time he had turned, the wind and his momentum had set the vessel to the east of the lock entrance. The Captain repositioned the vessel but as he approached, the vessel continued to be set to the east. The pilot advised to continue thrusting bodily to port but, despite this, the vessel landed on the East Inner knuckle with his starboard side, at which point two fenders broke away from the quayside. The captain had declared to the pilot that he was new onboard, but had been on the vessel before and was happy to do the manoeuvring.

No damage was done to the vessel.

14 Jan ROUBINI K Imm Dk Whilst entering the lock at Imm the vessel made contact with the lock side on the stb'd side causing damage to the bulwark stanchions. No reported damage to the lock.

On the bridge were the Master, helmsman, Pilot and trainee pilot.Whilst bending around the fender to enter Immingham Lock (West side-flood approach), a steel plate positioned on the shore side fender made contact with the underside of the floating bulwark, causing 3 angled bracketed stiffeners weld to be uplifted and slightly indented on the vessel.

30 Jan CITY OF PARIS GY Royal Pilot reports that whilst manoeuvring into the lock the vessel made contact with some coping stones, dislodging them, and damaging

the vessel's paintwork. No injuries or pollution reported. (Wind E'ly 3-4).

As bow entered the lock, the wind freshened slightly from the East, causing the starboard shoulder to rub along sheathing on west outer coping stone.The Master, Pilot, helmsman and OOW on the bridge.

There was scraped paintwork on the starboard bow and a slight indentation to coping stones sheathing.

12 Feb PELEUS Blacktoft Inward from Blacktoft to Goole. Pilot reports vessel has rope in propeller and aborts back to Blacktoft. Damage to vessel and jetty reported by Master. Pilot advises vessel has damage to paintwork only. No structural damage observed. Duty manager advised.

The vessel was boarded at Blacktoft at 0750, she was starboard side alongside with the tide flooding. The Pilot and Master were on the bridge. The pilot requested that the stern lines be let go as they were almost slack followed by the after springs - keeping engine minimum ahead and rudder hard to port to keep the stern alongside. The crew were heaving the lines when one is believed to have become stuck around the propeller. The engine was stopped and the pilot instructed a heaving line to be sent ashore, but this wasn't done. The stern started drifting away from the jetty and the stern swung across the river on the fwd springs. The vessel made a complete swing, head into tide and let go the remaining lines. The Master then confirmed that all lines were clear. The vessel was set mid river before swinging to port to head in the Goole direction. During the swing, the pilot again asked the Master if the bow was clear but the he was talking to the officer on the bow (in his own language). Full astern was ordered but the ship contacted with the west end of the jetty - shifting one top fender and the handrail. There were scratches to bow but the vessel was brought back alongside to investigate for further damage.

12 Feb SORMOVSKIY 3058 New H Pier Vessel departing New Holland Dock for sea lands on New Holland Pier. 2115 Tug Norman requested to assist.

2125 Pilot reports vessels bow now back in the dock. 2130 Norman stood down 2135 V/l fully in dock making fast. 2140 Pilot reports some damage to scaffolding on NHP no damage apparent to vessel - confirmed by chief mate Duty Manager Informed & Agents at NHP informed.

Vessel was boarded at 2000 and given clearance for departure at 2045. Albert gauge at that time was 38cm below prediction and Immingham was about 10 minutes to top. The vessel was manoeuvred out of the dock, but neither the stern or the bow could be lifted out of the tide - the vessel landing starboard side to on the scaffoldings on the walkway to New Holland Jetty. VTS and New Holland Jetty were informed. Once the tide had eased up, the vessel was manoeuvred back into the dock as, by this time, the ebb was away in Immingham. For the safety of the vessel, sailing was cancelled for the tide and a pilot reordered with a tug recommended for departure. There was damage observed to the scaffolding on New Holland Jetty but no apparent damage to the vessel.



13 Feb ARGOS KGD Contact made with shoreside crane during berthing. No damage to vessel, crane shifted 1m along quay.

Position 5 metres from end of dock, 10 shed KGD. The vessel approached the berth with the Master on controls and pilot advising. Once the vessel had cleared barge alongside 9 shed, the Master was advised to send a spring asap. However, this was delayed and in order to stop the vessel, astern propulsion was used. With the offshore wind and the vessel being left handed, she began turning to port. The Master was advised to make spring fast, put wheel hard to starboard and kick ahead. However, the slack couldn't be taken out and astern propulsion was needed to avoid contact forward. As the vessel was almost perpendicular to the quay, the decision was taken to let go forward lines and berth starboard side to quay. During the swing, the vessels starboard quarter began closing the knuckle by the steel terminal. The Master was advised to go hard to starboard and come ahead to clear. However, the vessel quickly picked up headway and contact was made with crane with the bow. The vessel then berthed starboard side to quay.

A small dent was reported to the vessels bow and the crane was moved approximately 2m along the rails.

17 Feb MARSTAN Imm Dk Bellmouth Pilot reports light contact with east side lock Minor damage to concrete. Master had the con.

The vessel was approaching Immingham Lock with the master on the controls. Lost the line of the lock on approach by approximately 10 degrees, the Pilot suggested that the master stop the vessel and realign. The Master continued towards the lock and attempted to lift the stern to starboard using engine and rudder. The vessel entered the lock about 10 degrees off line and vessel amidships touched the port side, contacting the east side entrance.

Lockmaster advised vessel that minor damage had been done to the cement on lock. No damage to vessel.

21 Feb UNION GEM GY Royal Pilot reports whilst manoeuvring to depart Grimsby Royal Lock for sea. (Pasajes next port). The vessel's bow has made contact with

the lock causing some damage to the ship. Ship's crew checking around, Pilot will report back shortly. ( Wind SW'ly 5-6). POM informed. POM reports having spoken to Pilot, vessel has a dent in the bow but no breach. No pollution and no injuries to crew. 1635 Captain confirms vessel is seaworthy. Ship proceeding with voyage.

Master and Pilot on the bridge, the pilot had the con. As the vessel approached the lock outward, the strong flood tide coming through the lock caught the starboard bow, pushing the ships bow off to port. Starboard helm, full thrust to starboard and, eventually, full astern were used. However, contact was made

between the bow and the west side of the lock. The vessel re-berthed to allow inspection of the bow and forepeak. No holes were found and the vessel continued on passage.

22 Feb LOMUR Goole Vessel hit the inner lock gate in Ocean lock Goole, as the engines would not operate astern. Goole ADM reports approx 3 to 4 m of

top decking damaged. Damage to ship unknown.

See Attached report in POM's remarks

22 Feb HERM Imm Dk

Master and Pilot on the bridge. Vessel was making approach to Immingham Lock on ebb tide with the tug Guardsman in attendance. The tug was fast on centre lead

aft. Once vessel was in position to start turning to port, the following orders were given: Tug - Starboard Quarter minimum weight. Rudder - Hard to port. Engine - Slow Ahead. Bow Thruster - 50% to port. As rate of turn was slow, tug was instructed to increase weight to 25%. After a while, it was noticed that rate of turn was still slow but headway was almost stopped. When looking astern, it was found that the tug was pulling right astern instead of starboard quarter, as requested. Tug was ordered to move towards the starboard side, but the tug master reported difficulties in getting across the tide. After a while, the tug got into position and vessel turned to line up for the lock. The 'All Easy' order was then given to the tug and after a short while, the tug requested to come around and give a check on the port quarter. The vessel was still turning to port and, on looking astern, it was found that the tug was still on starboard quarter instead of the requested port quarter.

At this time, the berthing staff reported the distance closing between the vessel and west knuckle. The order to the tug was repeated and all means attempted to avoid contact with the lock side. Despite this, the vessel landed on the west knuckle fendering at a speed of approximately 0.8 knots.

The report from the berthing staff stated that two rubber plates of west knuckle broke off once the vessel landed on it.



25 Feb PEWSUM New H Pier Whilst berthing at NH Pier, vessel made contact ith shore gangway, bending foot plate.

Vessel approaching the berth, approximately 5m off, parallel to quay. Forward spring and stern line were sent ashore. Vessel moved ahead so order given to slacken spring. Vessel manoeuvred ahead when spring made fast, causing bow to shear to starboard, making contact with shore gangway, bending a foot plate.

26 Feb AFRICAN WILDCAT Imm Dk Whilst berthing at 3 Quay, Imm Dock, vessel made contact with shore side crane resulting in minor scratching damage. Pilot reports insufficient fendering at the berth.

Vessel moving alongside No 3 Quay extension port side to, Yokohama fenders were placed alongside flat panel fenders on Quay in wrong positions, such that when vessel came alongside, Yokohama fenders moved in between panel fenders, thus vessels port side awning stanchion contacted crane on quayside. On the vessel, the bridge wing awning stanchions were damaged and the man overboard flare ignited. The shore crane suffered scratching only.

01 Mar ANGLIA SEAWAYS Imm Dk Vessel inward to Immingham Dock from Rotterdam. Pilot reports vessel made contact with lock edge near to the outer gates whilst

manoeuvring, dislodging a section of concrete into the lock. No structural damage to vessel, no pollution and no injuries to personnel.

The Master was doing a PEC for Immingham Dock. The vessel landed heavily, but belive damage may have been caused by a cross like structure 'Heysham Cross', the vertical member would have caught the brickwork, ie hull bounced not slid.

A coping stone was reported damaged

08 Mar AUTOPRIDE GY Royal Inward for GY Royal Dk, contact made with roller wheel at lock entrance. Slight damage to wheel, no damage to v/l.

Whilst entering Grimsby Lock, vessel made contact with East Knuckle roller fender. No damage to vessel and no visual damage to fender. ADM reported that engineers needed to assess damage. Vessel proceeded to Alex Dock with no further incident.

The Master, Pilot and Chief Officer on the bridge. Speed at time of incident less than 1 knot.

22 Mar CLARITY Trent Whilst berthing at Neap House No 1 vessel made contact with the berth causing damage to the vessel in way of indentation of the hull in the vicinity of the port quarter. Damage was sustained to No 2 Jetty in way of one wooden pile.

On approaching Neap House, vessel was slowed down to approximately 2 knots, ready for turning in a position the Pilot believed would be safe and clear. The Master complying in all respects let go the port anchor. The vessel swung to starboard but got set in by the tide. The result was that the port quarter made contact with No 2 jetty. When the vessel settled in the river, the anchor was heaved and berthing completed. The pilot believes the anchor was let go a fraction too early and the vessel should have been more to starboard before dropping. There was no damage to the initial contact point, but the third pile from the west side was damaged. Damage to own vessel was an indentation to the port quarter.

31 Mar BOUZAS Imm Dk Whilst entering Imm Lock vessel made contact with the Outer gate causing damage to the hand rail.

Vessel entering Immingham Dock at LW slack, with Master, Pilot and Chief Officer on the bridge. The starboard flare of the bow contacted with vertical stanchions on the West Outer gate. The stanchions had not been lowered. There was superficial damage only to the vessel, with two bent vertical stanchions on the west side outer gate.

04 Apr BROVIG CIERZO E/J Vessel berthing at east jetty extension Immingham, lands heavily on approach splitting some timberwork. Wind NE'ly 30kts. Ebb tide.

The vessel was approaching Immingham East Jetty in gale force wind on ebb approach. The vessel was dropping down nicely onto the berth, but at the last minute, the bow swung to starboard and port quarter landed heavily on the eastern end of the East Jetty Extension. At the time, there was full thrust to port and helm was hard to port with engines being kicked ahead. There was a slight indentation to the steelwork on the vessel, on the port side accommodation below the main deck. The fendering and steel plate was distorted and split ashore.



10 Apr FAST JULIA Gunness Vessel transiting from Flixborough South End to Top Gunness Fina in the River Trent. Pilot reports vessel landed heavily alongside the jetty at Fina causing a small spilt in the ships plating. No injuries occurred and there was no pollution. The split is above the waterline and about 10m from forward on the stbd side, approximately 4 inches in length.

The Pilot and Master were on the bridge, the pilot giving instructions with the Master on controls. The vessel sailed from Flixborough and swung at Keadby without incident. Vessel backed down to a position where the vessels stern was in line with the south end of the jetty, approximately 50m abeam. Vessel then crabbed in slowly whilst also drifting back for position. A spring was sent ashore forward, once the bow appeared to the clearing dolphin upstream of TG Fina. Vessel crabbed in further at this point and the pilot asked the master to confirm that the vessel was clearing the jetty and by how much. The deck crew told the master that the vessel had to come further astern. From experience, the Pilot knew that this was incorrect as the vessel looked almost in position. Nevertheless, this raised doubt and the engine was put astern. This effected a turn to starboard (even thought the thruster was going to port) and once angle created on tide, vessel increased turn to starboard. Helm was put hard to port with port thrust, and engine run ahead. This slowly reduced angle of vessel with quay but not enough to prevent starboard shoulder landing moderately on corner stone. To summarise, the pilot states he should have ignored the misleading information given by the crew. There was a stone mark and possible 4' horizontal tear in the hull, starboard side - approximately 10m from forward and 1.5m above the waterline.

13 Apr EIDER GY Royal Contact made with east side outer wheel fender whilst departing Grimsby on the level.

Vessel departing Grimsby on the level. Starboard quarter was closing on wheel so Master was advised to apply starboard 10 helm. Port wheel was applied so quarter landed on east side outer wheel fender. The wooden sacrificial fender was hit ashore and the starboard aft railing bent slightly on vessel

13 Apr MAERSK RAPIER SKJ On departing the berth at SKJ made contact and caused damage to some timber fendering, scrapes on ship's paint only

Lifting off with tugs in Push/Pull mode. Underestimated lift of aft tug (Guardsman) building from 50-100% pull. Power of forward tug overcame aft lift causing port quarter to graze jetty timber face/fendering. There were scratches to the paintwork on the vessel. Ashore, there was slight damage to timber face and possible damage to gratings.

16 Apr CHRISTINA Goole Contact made with quay side when entering Goole Docks.

A quarter line was run from the port quarter to assist the turn to port after exiting the lock (normal practice). Weight came onto the line as the turn was commenced and the line parted. At the last distance given off of 10m, the turn was continued, but the vessel just failed to turn clear and contacted the quayside with the starboard aft corner of the vessel. No personnel were injured. The parted mooring was checked, and although not new, appeared in fair condition. The Master was manoeuvring, under guidance from the pilot and trainee pilot observing.

23 Apr LINNAU Goole Made contact with the quay in Goole at Caldaire Terminal causing 3 or 4 large dents in the ships plating on vessel's port side (hull

not pierced) . Some damage to the quay's concrete.

The Master, Pilot and pilot trainee on the bridge. Master was on the controls with trainee pilot conning with authorised pilot overseeing. On the approach to the berth, the vessel sheared to starboard, possible due to the vessels' draft and shallow water, or a build up of silt/mud.

The bow thruster was immediately put full to port, the helm put hard to port and the engine run ahead, to stop the vessel from colliding with the corner. At the time, it seemed these actions had worked as there was no impact felt on the ship. However, when the

vessel was moored, a visual inspection showed that the plating was dented over a 1.5m section aft of amidships, port side.

02 May COASTALWATER IGT Contact made with vertical ladder next to fender on berthing.

Vessel was being berthed on the ebb tide, with a strong NE'ly wind in ballast. The Master had the con. The Master was advised of the current direction and the strength of the wind, as the vessel was in ballast. On berthing, the port

shoulder made contact with the vertical ladder next to the fender. The top railing of the vertical ladder was bent along a length of approximately 2 feet.



05 May CAROLINE THERESA Imm Dk Vessel made contact with Immingham inner lock gates.

The vessel was making her final approach to Immingham lock with a speed of 2 knots. When the ship passed the outer lock gates, the pilot advised the Master to give 'Slow Astern' to reduce the speed for the lock mooring. The Chief Officer reported the ships speed at 2.2 knots and increasing. On checking the pitch indicator, it showed 20% ahead. The pilot immediately advised the Master to reverse the pitch, 'Full Astern', but on doing so, the pitch still showed 20% ahead. The pilot instructed the moorings to be put on the bollards to minimise the impact to the inner lock gates, however, all lines parted owing to the vessel speed. The pilot advised that the bow thruster was worked full to starboard to bring the bow to the lock wall. However, contrary to this advice, ordered that the port anchor be dropped and emergency stopped the main engine. However, the pitch still showed 20% ahead. Via Immingham tower, two tugs were ordered and made fast by 1630. The vessel then berthed at 3 Quay extension at 1715. There was a slight dent to the starboard part of the bulbous bow.

10 May CALLISTO Imm Dk Whilst berthing at no 9B quay in Imm. Dock vessel made contact with the quay causing 'slight indentation ' on the stb'd side for'd of the bridge.

On bridge at time of incident: Pilot, Master, OOW and helmsman. When coming alongside No 9b mineral quay (un-fendered), the vessel landed heavily causing scuffed paintwork and slight indentation to shell plating, stbd side in way of No 4 hatch. No fenders were provided by the vessel.

15 May FORTH SENTINEL GY Royal On entering GY lock, "nudged" the lock gate dislodging 1 piece of timber

Whilst entering the lock, the barge being pushed brushed the West Outer lock gate, dislodging timber. No known damage to vessel.

31 May CLIPPER POINT Imm Dk On the approach to the lock, the starboard bow rested on the East side whilst the vessel was entering the lock. The flare of the bow

came into contact with the stanchions which were upright at the time, resulting in 7 of them being slightly bent.

On the approach to the lock, the starboard bow rested on the East side whilst the vessel was entering the lock. The flare of the bow came into contact with the stanchions which were upright at the time, resulting in 7 of them being slightly bent.

01 Jun CEMFJORD Goole

On approach to Goole Lock, v/l caused slight damage to the coping stones near to the outer gates. Slight indentation to hull reported.

The Master and pilot were on the bridge, with the Master on the controls. Vessel made a normal approach to the lock. During the lock entry, the vessel sheared off to starboard and the stbd fwd part of the

vessel made contact with the lock wall. There was a small dent to the starboard shoulder. Some concrete crumbled to top of capping on north wall of lock, in the vicinity of the inner corner of outer lock gate recess.

03 Jun CHRISTINA GY Royal

On departure from Grimsby, the vessel stern made contact with outer gate.

On departure from Grimsby, the vessels stern made contact with the east side of the outer gate. Some damage reported to catwalk reported by the dock master. No visible damage observed from the ship.

03 Jun IVAN GY Royal

On departure Grimsby with tugs, the v/l took a shear causing the tugs wire to catch the wind sock and a number of railings on the West side.

On exiting Grimsby Lock, a strong wind on the starboard beam caused vessel to shear quickly to port. Bow thrust, tugs and rudder used to full extent. The aft tugs port line contacted wind sock mast and some fencing. The after tug then slipped both his lines.

07 Jun HEENVLIET Trent

Vessel contacted with bank swinging off Flixborough on passage to Grove. No damage, no pollution.

Vessel departed Flixborough at 2145 and slow steamed into current. When inward vessel 'ANKIE' had passed, the vessel was swung to port. Even with the thruster full to port, the vessel would not swing and the bow touched the bank opposite Flixborough, even though full astern was applied. At approximately 2200, the vessel was brought off the bank and headed into the current. The forepeak was inspected by the ships crew with no damage reported. The vessel then completed passage to Neap House with no further incident.



10 Jun IVAN GY Royal On departure from Grimsby, v/l landed on the Inner West Fender causing some splintering to the woodwork.No damage reported to

the vessel.

10 Jun MAERSK RIESA IOT1 Vessel contacted heavily with fender when berthing. No immediate damage observed, but fender later noted to be misaligned. 1748 - First Line Ashore (Fwd spring). 1752 - Moderate/heavy landing on No 2 fender (APT berthing Masters words) No obvious damage, no ship damage, but fender displaced to maximum and returned to normal position on berthing. Maintenance to

inspect over low water period. 1840 - All fast.

10 Jun DONGEBORG Imm Dk Contacted with fendering on 3 Quay, Imm when berthing causing damage to fender. No ship damage reported.

Master, Chief Officer and Pilot on the bridge. Master was on the controls with pilot advising from the bridge wing. Vessel had full cargo of wind farm blades on aft half of deck. Wind from the East with vessel berthing port side alongside. Forward spring was sent but parted and vessel contacted fender. At this point, the wind was catching the blades on deck and vessel pivoting off. The crew were very slow to get the stern line out. Eventually, called for tug assistance via Immingham. On 3 quay extension, 1 chain was broken on fender and ladder bent on dock, marks on the concrete. On vessel, the bulbous bow was covered in concrete dust in way of an old dent.

13 Jun FURORE G Imm Dk Coping stone displaced as vessel rising in Immingham Dock

Vessel was rising in Immingham Lock. A fender from the vessel was caught and displaced the coping stone. No reported damage to the vessel.

15 Jun ABIS BRESKENS Goole Whilst manoeuvring in Goole Docks, vessel lands heavily on Pilot House corner. Vessel returns to berth. A reported indent to the

bulbous bow has caused a breach of the hull.

Pilot and Master on the bridge. Captain doing own manoeuvring with pilot advice. Tug 'Shuva' ordered to assist turning into Ocean Lock. The vessel was backing down with Master at central controls with limited vision. He declined to use the wing controls due to the weather (Rain). Vessel was left handed. Bow approaching position to clear Pilot House corner, pilot advised to continue moving astern and thrust to starboard. Instead, found Captain has thruster to starboard but gone ahead on the engine. The forward momentum and starboard thrust combined to cause the bow to land heavily on Pilot House corner. Initially, the tug 'Shuva' was used on port side to counteract Easterly wind, then moved to starboard quarter ready for assisting the turn into Ocean Lock.

Damage to vessel was indent to bulbous bow, causing breach of hull.

15 Jun CLIPPER POINT Imm Dk Damage sustained to rubbing band whilst entering Immingham lock.

Vessel making flood approach to lock, under Masters control with pilot advice. Master and pilot positioned on port bridge wing, Chief Officer and trainee pilot on starboard bridge wing. The forward visibility of bow was poor, so the pilot moved to the centre to observe position of bow on approach to lock. The Master seemed to have difficulty lifting the stern up into tide and strong wind. Bow entered the lock under control with starboard side close to the west side lock fendering. The stern was lifting up but bow was not moving to port as required to clear fendering. The forward edge of the starboard rubbing, which presents a blunt profile, caught lock side walling, between fendering and outer gate. The leading edge of the rubbing band was crushed and minor deformation to ships side plating was reported. The damage was reported to dock and VTS and vessel proceeded to 11 quay without further incident. The rubbing bands start about 30m or more from bow and are about 1ft square box section and not faired to ships side. Damage was done to about 1m of the rubbing band.

19 Jun HMS TYNE KGD Dock master reports that whilst the vessel was passing through the West middle gate, it made contact resulting in one damaged

stanchion. No reported damage to vessel.

The Master, XO, Navigating Officer and numerous other personnel were on the bridge. The Master was manoeuvring the vessel, assisted by the bridge team. After the vessel berthed, the dock master advised the pilot that the vessel had broken a guard rail stanchion while moving along the west wall of the lock.



27 Jun SCHELDE HIGHWAY GY Royal On departure from Grimsby v/l in contact with the woodwork causing some splintering. No damage to vessel.

08 Jul CLEMENTINE Imm Dk See Pilot report

After positioning the vessel in Immingham bell mouth, the Master took over the manoeuvring, as had been agreed in the Pilot/Master exchange. After the vessel was secured in the lock, the Berthing Master indicated that the running band on the vessels port quarter had damaged a coping stone on the east side, by way of the knuckle. The Captain disputed this, but would take it up with his agent whilst in port. Owing to the design of the bridge controls, the pilot was unable to see down the ships side.

24 Jul RMS VOERDE Trent Reports making contact with quay whilst berthing Neap House 1

After completing the swing for Neap House 1, the vessel was proceeding to the berth. The vessel was veering to starboard which was corrected with kicks of ahead propulsion and hard port rudder. Pilot did not fully appreciate the speed and momentum of the vessel and on approach, the linesman noted the speed on VHF 17. The pilot checked and saw the speed to be 3 knots. The order for midships and slow astern was given and the vessel swung to starboard. Full thrust to port, stop engine and hard to port was ordered, then dead slow ahead. Despite this, the bow made glancing but heavy contact with the downstream end of the quay. The vessel was quickly brought under control and moored alongside. At no point did the Master bring the speed of the vessel to the attention of the pilot. A wooden fender at the top end of the quay was knocked loose and an upright fender on pile split.

Damage to own vessel were minor scratches to paintwork on the starboard bow.

01 Aug AUTOPRIDE GY Royal See attached pilot report.

On entering Grimsby Lock outward, the Master had the con on the starboard bridge wing. Vessel entered slowly to avoid east inner where the tyre is missing. Vessel landed moderately on west inner tyre, splitting sacrificial timber.

04 Aug GAS EVOLUZIONE IGT See pilot report attached.

Approaching IGT on the ebb tide. The initial plan was to use tug to press forward into fenders, then use ships engine and rudder to fetch stern in. This was owing to no

spring being taken from IGT because of fouling on the berth. First part went to plan, then Captain ordered astern, allowing stern to close quicker than pilot would have liked. Hence, the protruding pipe that protected the fairlead rollers became damaged. Pilot states that this ship can be awkward to manoeuvre at slow speed due to stop/start engine, and tug positioning either right forward or aft.

Pilot also states that he was distracted during the manoeuvre from data centre telephone call to confirm double act job.

04 Aug LONGSTONE HST Whilst berthing at the HST berth 2 vessel made contact with the quay causing 'minor' damage to the last fender. No reported damage

to the vessel.

Port quarter clipped. Up river last fender catching facing rubber. Vessels speed just about stopped 0.2kt.Master berthing vessel. No damage to vessel. Minor damage to fender.

16 Aug PACHUCA Imm Dk Damage reported to east outer knuckle when entering bell mouth. No damage to vessel.

On entering the lock at Immingham, with the Master on the con, the vessels port side made contact with the east side of the lock. Initial reports showed a weakening of concrete to the lock side. However, it was also reported at the time of the occurrence, by

the Master and shore personnel, that this area had previous damage.



23 Aug STOLT REDSHANK IOT Outward from IOT 8 vessels bow contacted wooden fendering during swing and caused minor damage to fender. No ship damage reported.

Vessel departing astern (DS Astern) from IOT 8. Flare of the bow made slight contact with vertical fendering on 8 berth. Wooden fender slightly damaged. Berthing Master reported damage. Small tug pushing slightly aft. Master on controls.

05 Sep SAMSKIP COURIER KGD Report from ADM KG, vessel experienced a blackout whilst maneovering for departure off berth, during which time the vessel came

in contact with the quay. This contact resulted in a 4 foot long section of damage approx 2 feet wide into the quay. The damage was caused by the vessels rudder stock. Tug Tradesman assisted vessel alongside where damage is being assessed.

07 Sep LEMONIA IOT2 Aft spring got trapped on wooden fendering causing large piece of timber to be dislodged on the main face downstream

14 Sep WIND SOLUTION GY Royal Whilst departing GY Royal vessel made contact with the no 6 bollard causing damage. Also when entering the lock the vessel made contact causing damage to the timberwork. No reported damage to the vessel. Wind W'ly 35-40 kts.

On boarding, the Master informed the pilot that a second tug had been ordered to assist into the lock, as the wind was gusting to 35 knots on the beam. He said the tug wasn't required for un berthing as the bow thruster was adequate.

The Master took the con on the starboard wing controls, pilot assisting with tug orders and a deck officer on the port wing giving distances.

The tug 'Inge' was ordered 50% pull as soon as moorings were slipped. Before the vessel moved off the berth, boatmen reported damage to a bollard.

Once clear from the vessel moored on 5,4 and 3 quays, Inge came around to pick up the starboard leg of the stern bridle. Once fast, she was put on 20% astern. Este had come on the starboard side amidships and was pushing as the vessel approached the lock. Due to her design, the Wind Solution cannot roll along the wheels in the lock and with the wind, contact was unavoidable. Informed by the ADM after departure that the vessel had damaged a bollard on 6 quay and the timber on the west and east sides of the lock.

21 Sep TONGAN Imm Dk See Pilot report

On approaching Immingham Lock entrance, the starboard side rubbing band of the ship touched the west side knuckle at the lock entrance. This dislodged two rubber face plates, fitted to steel backing plates on the turn of the knuckle. These two rubber plates, approximately 3ft square, were recovered by the mooring boat before the ship berthed.

25 Sep WESTEWIND Apex Vessel outbound from Grove wharf. Pilot reports vessel coming into contact with the Apex training wall, in vicinity of North Trent Bn. Contact made around port quarter of vessel.POB 7 including pilot. In ballast. Gas oil ROB 29.4 m3. Lub oil ROB 3400 litres. 0623 Anchored in Hawke anchorage to await inspection. HMCG Bridlington informed.

Master, Chief Officer and pilot on the bridge. Vessel outward from Grove, in ballast. Vessel made contact with the training wall between South Trent Beacon and North Trent Beacon with her port quarter.



30 Sep MUSCA GY Royal Vessel inward for Grimsby Royal Dock from sea. Pilot reports vessel grazed the dolphin on approach to the lock. Contact made with

vessel's port side but no damage evident to ship or structure. No pollution or injury to report.

When approaching Grimsby basin, the vessels speed was reduced to approximately 3.5 knots, with the wind and tide setting vessel across the lock. As the vessel was turned to port, the swing began to accelerate due to the wind on the port quarter. The engines were put to full astern by the Master to reduce all headway and the vessel came to a stop, heading south about 5 metres off the dolphin on the west side. As the vessel gathered minimum sternway, it began a slow port swing, again due to wind on the quarter, and the bow grazed the corned of the dolphin, causing minor (superficial) damage to the cement. There was no damage to the ship or pollution. The vessel continued to berth without incident.

30 Sep ABIS BRESKENS KGD Vessel inward from sea to KGD. Whilst manoeuvring into the lock the vessel made heavy contact with the west side of the stonework.

( Wind SW'ly 20kts ) There is however no apparent damage to either the lock or vessel. No one was injured and there is no pollution.

The initial plan was to approach on the eastern side and spring the vessel in, but the lock was not ready, and Pride of Rotterdam was about to sail from RT1.

The vessel proceeded upriver and swung around and, once the ferry was clear, an approach to the eastern bullnose was attempted. However, the cargo (wind turbine blades) caught the wind and the vessel landed heavily on the wet side timber framing.

Once alongside, the Master made a check and reported no damage. KGD advised that an investigation will be carried out.

01 Oct CHARLIE ROCK Alex Dk Barge Charlie Rock dislodges coping stones when entering the lock. ADM reports unable to close inner gates and can only work levels.

02 Oct GALICIA Imm Dk See attached pilot report.

On returning to Port House at 2245, the pilot was informed that on entering Immingham Lock, the vessel knocked off one teflon fender on the west knuckle. When the vessel entered the lock, it did touch the west end but no damage was ever reported, despite there being one berthing man on the west side.

04 Oct EAGLE KANGAR IOT At 0812, commenced letting go of the forward long springs, as is the usual case on this size of vessel. They got caught between the

ships hull and the fender face. Tugs 1 and 2 eased down to help retrieval but to no avail. The decision was made to let go the remaining short springs, and to heave on the caught long springs (0824).

Once short springs were on board, the vessel started to leave the berth, with the forward crew heaving on the trapped springs. Unfortunately, the springs had dropped in behind the fender face, and as they were heaved, ran over the top edge of the fender. It caught and pulled off an A4 size piece of rubber (most probably loosened by previous vessels).The damage was reported by the berthing Master and confirmed by the mate forward.

19 Oct VIGILANT Albert Dk Vessel inward for Albert Dock. On entering the lock, vessel makes contact with the lock wall, causing damage to stanchions.

As the vessel was lining up into the lock, the steering was switched to the port bridge wing tiller. The wheel was put hard to starboard to stop the stern swinging to starboard. The rudder actually went hard to port and the starboard quarter landed on the lock wall and the damage occurred. The problem with the tiller was noticed and rectified by re-switching it to the port wing. The vessel went on to berth without further incident. There was a small dent to the starboard propeller guard on the vessel.

A report from the Lock Master indicated that two stanchions were slightly damaged on the northern outer lock gate.

23 Oct SOAVE Albert Dk Vessel inward to Albert Dock from sea. Backing into the lock the pilot reports making contact with one of the knuckles causing a small

dent in the stbd quarter of the vessel. No pollution or injury reported.

Vessel backing down to Albert Lock, with tug 'Lashette' fast fwd and tug 'Beamer' fast aft. Due to the lack of water at the entrance of Albert, the vessel had to be backed close to the knuckle, before backing into the lock. Whilst backing down, the starboard quarter made contact with the knuckle, causing a small dent. There was no water to the North for the tug to lift the quarter.



25 Oct ALEXANDER KUPRIN Goole Made contact with Goole lock, eastern side of the entrance. Damage to some concrete and ship's bow indented to approx 20 x 20 cms. Small hole made in bow, above waterline.

The Master, Chief Officer, Pilot and trainee pilot on the bridge. The initial plan was to run the ock, but even after HW Goole, the ebb didn't start. Decided to go port side to with the conventional approach. The forward spring was passed and pilot asked for this to be made fast. Engines were on minimum ahead, bow thruster full to starboard and helm hard to starboard. Was called by tendering and informed that the bow was approaching quickly into the lock. Half astern was ordered but no movement was noticed. Full astern was ordered but again no movement. Contact was made and damage recorded only the south side of the entrance to Ocean Lock. Once in the lock, the Chief Officer reported that there was a dent on the bow, approximately 20 cm diameter.

Vessel then proceeded to berth port side to in West Dock, SE berth.

25 Oct MISTRAL IGT Vessel departs IGT for Terneuzen. Pilot reports vessel's handrails damaged two strips of rubber fendering on the downstream end of

the jetty whilst departing the berth. No damage to ship.

The Master, Chief Officer, Third Officer, Helmsman and Pilot on the bridge. Vessel port side to berth, tug 'Serviceman' made fast starboard side, Push / Pull. Flood tide. As the stern was lifting off the jetty, a slightly protruding hand rail on the poop deck caught on the down river fender. As the vessel stern lifted off, it pulled 2 strips of rubber fendering away, approximately 1.5m x 20cm.

30 Oct UKD ORCA Grimsby Royal ADM at Grimsby reports the UKD Orca has suffered an electrical failure whilst dredging in the entrance to the dock resulting in the

vessel contacting the new river terminal causing some damage to both structure and vessel. ADM confirms no injuries onboard the vessel.

1733 UKD Orca reports the vessel has damaged her bulbous bow, but they are checking around the vessel. They believe the vessel sound and seaworthy. No pollution reported. (10 POB, Bunkers 119t Gas Oil). 1741 Duty Manager informed. Vessel intends to transit to Imm Dock to have inspection conducted by divers. Awaiting news on the damage to the terminal. DM on route to assess. 1809 ADM reports some concrete damage to the terminal. A LW inspection to be conducted. From DM vessel will now transit to Alex Dock Hull. Duty Manager informed. 1814 Vessel confirms again that all tanks and hull are sound. 2049 Vessel safely moored in Alex Dock alongside the Euro Terminal.

See attached report from master of UKD Orca.

01 Nov AGATE GY Royal Vessel inward from sea, manoeuvring for lock entry damaged some rails on her port side. No injury or pollution reported. ADM to

advise condition of fender wheel. Vessel also reportedly touched the bottom on approach to the lock.

13 Nov MARC ANDRE Goole Vessel en route to Goole South Dock Terminal landed heavily on South Dock Bridge causing slight damage to railings. No reported damage to vessel.

The Master had the con of the vessel and was manoeuvring to South Dock Bridge Hole. Bow was entering the bridge hole at minimum speed. Forward spring was ready on the port side, but ineffective when vessel sheared to starboard. The bow thruster was full to port and wheel hard to port as stern cleared Steel terminal pillar. However, the vessel sheared to starboard and the flare of the bow made contact with the handrails. When the vessel was finally berthed at South Dock terminal, was unable to get vessel alongside and was approximately 0.5m off the berth.

The Master, Pilot and trainee pilot were on the bridge at the time of the incident.

Three stanchions were bent on South Dock Bridge - no reported damage to vessel.

20 Nov BERGE ARCTIC IBT Whilst berthing at IBT vessel made contact with a fender on the quay.

The vessel was in the final part of the approach with tugs No 1 and No 4 out on wires ready to check. The headway was taken off using Astern on the ships ME and No 4 tug checking the transverse thrust. The bow swing rate to port increased and No 2 was stopped and No 1 was used to check the bow. The bow landed first on No 8 fender and the vessel landed flat shortly afterwards. The vessel was stopped F&A at this time. Nothing was said from the shore until the pilot was leaving the vessel, when it was stated that some damage had been caused to No 8 fender. On inspection, the pilot noted a small piece of concrete (slither) found on No 8 fender top. The fender itself seemed to be undamaged. Concrete looked to have detached itself from fender back itself.

No reported damage to the vessel.



21 Nov ARCO BECK. Alex Dk Pilot reports making contact with lock side and causing damage to vessels paintwork and a slight indentation on the port quarter.

The Master had the con as the vessel departed the lock (Alex Dock, Hull). The vessel was too close to the east side of the lock and scraped the port quarter momentarily. There was no obvious damage until the Chief Engineer reported a slight indentation to frames on the port quarter and some scuffed paintwork.

29 Nov RIX PHOENIX IOT 1507 - Rix Phoenix departs Albert Dock, Hull, bound for IOT Finger Pier with 25 Gas Oil. 1724 - Vessel manoeuvring off IOT Finger Pier. 1731 - Vessel informs VTS that the vessel will no longer be loading at the Finger Pier and is now bound for Immingham Dock -

awaiting pen in. 1747 - Rix Phoenix declares change of destination, now returning to Albert Dock, Hull. 1905 - Rix Phoenix arrives at Albert Dock, Hull. Report was received retrospectively (30/11/12 - 0900) from Immingham ADM, that whilst manoeuvring off the IOT Finger Pier, the

vessel made contact with the jetty and sustained damage. No report was made to VTS Humber by the vessel at time of incident.

01 Dec MAIN HIGHWAY GY Royal PEC No 1159. Vessel lands heavily on the Flood Gate whilst entering Grimsby Lock, no reported damage to the gate but the vessel

has punctured the hull approx 2.5m above the waterline.Hole measures approx 10cm by 10cm. Reported to VTS via Grimsby ADM, nothing reported from vessels master. Advised MCA who will refer to MAIB.

08 Dec ANGON Alex Dk Whilst manoeuvring in Alex dock vessel made contact with the quay on the stb'd quarter, resulting in a small indentation and minor

paint damage. No damage reported to the quay.

After entering Alexandra Dock extension, the vessel commenced swinging to starboard. The Master had the con and was following Pilots advice. The vessel started to build momentum after a command of Slow Astern was given, while the thruster was running to starboard. The vessel gathered speed and closed on the quay. Despite an order of hard starboard rudder and Half Ahead, the starboard quarter made contact with the quay. There was a minor buckling of the shell plate and scratched paintwork on the starboard quarter.

09 Dec WILSON SKY Imm Dk Whilst berthing at 4 quay vessel made contact with the dock wall. No visible damage although the bulbous bow was below the

waterline.

Vessel was in the lock at Immingham with the Pilot, Master and helmsman on the bridge. The vessels intended berth was No 4, with a vessel on No 5 and bunker barge on No 3 quay extension. Pilot had a discussion with the master about going SST, and running a fwd spring ashore asap, to run into due to wind conditions and vessel being fully loaded. With standard rudder and under powered bow thruster (220kw), Master agreed that SST would be the best approach. Vessel departed lock and made approach to No 4 quay. Shallow approach made to berth, with the bow 10m-15m off quay. Vessel crew delay on sending fwd spring. Vessel making 1.5kts (SOG), half astern given to slow vessel and bow to starboard to avoid bunker barge (wind setting vessel onto barge). At a speed of less than 0.5kts (SOG), vessel's bow made contact with No 4 quay. Fwd spring made fast, rudder hard to port and good kick ahead given. Bow still run to starboard to keep clear of the bunker barge. Stern line ashore and vessel heaved alongside with aid of engine. Vessel made fast at 0330 and VTS informed of making light contact.

There was slight paint damage to vessels starboard bow. No other visual damage done but due to vessels draft, slight plate damage to bulbous bow could have occurred.



19 Dec KIRSTEN GY Royal Vessel inward from Sea to GY Royal Dock. Pilot reports vessel made contact with the west knuckle on approach to the lock causing a

dent in the bow. No one was injured and there was no pollution. Pilot informed ADM. Wind SE'ly 7/8.

At Pilot/Master exchange, discussed wind, tide and speed at Dead Slow. Master insisted that he had sufficient power to keep control for the approach speed, entering and berthing. As the bow approached the lock entrance, the stern set down slightly and despite helm and increased power, the alignment was not regained. Headway was stopped and the bow landed on the west knuckle. Spring was put out, and worked vessel into the lock, through on the level and SST to No 8 quay, without further problems. Master stated that he was unconcerned and that he was happy with the action taken. There was a slight dent and scrape on the starboard bow.

27 Dec CENTRICA PRIDE Imm Dk Pilot reports vessel made contact with the East Inner Gate at Immingham dock, suspected damage to the gate which will be

inspected shortly, no reported damage to the vessel. 2000 Immingham report minor damage only to the walkway.

Master, Chief Officer and Pilot on the bridge. The Master was conning the vessel from the Control position. Whilst entering the lock at slow speed, the stern drifted to starboard, causing the starboard quarter to make light contact with the East Inner Lock. Superficial damage to fender - possible 2 bolts on uprights popped.

30 Dec PACHUCA Imm Dk Pilot reports possible damage to quayside safety ladder. To be confirmed on daylight inspection.

Vessel came out of Immingham Lock into the square and swung to port, to back onto 8 quay. The containers on deck caught the wind and the vessel was pushed onto Henderson Quay. The landing was onto the fenders except the focsle. The Master was on the controls and manoeuvring the vessel. Vessel then made fast at Henderson Quay. The Master, Chief Officer and pilot were on the bridge.

There was possible damage to the safety ladder at Henderson Quay.

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Contact with Vessels Ships Name: Location: Remarks / Statement

15 Feb KHOLMOGORY KGD

Whilst manoeuvring in KGD prior to departure, the vessel makes contact with tug 'Tradesman' and 11 Quay, before returning to the berth.

The vessel was boarded at 1045 and the pilot advised that a tug be ordered, owing to the wind and small draft. The Captain refused to order a tug. The Master was doing his own manoeuvring and informed the pilot that the bow thruster was inoperative. The tug 'Roman' was requested to assist whilst the Master was operating engines on the bridge wing (from Full Ahead to Full Astern). The vessel drifted into 11 Quay and made contact with the tug 'Tradesman', potentially causing damage to the vessel own rudder. Two more tugs were ordered via the Dock Master. The Yeoman was made fast on the stern and Tradesman pushing on the bow. The vessel berthed at 15 shed KGD. Damage was observed to KGD 11 Quay and dented superstructure on the tradesman.

24 Feb STAR ARUBA Alex Dk

On moving in the dock prior to sailing, the vessel lost all engine control and struck the barge Humber Energy causing its ropes to part and drift in the dock. Incident managed and reports to be made by ADM

The Master and Pilot were on the bridge with the Master conducting his own manoeuvring. The vessel sprang off on a port forward spring, cleared the berth without indicent and proceeded slowly towards the gutway. Approximately 70- 100m from the gutway, very loud banging and vibration was heard aft; because of this, the pilot suggested that the vessel berth inside the extension and make a check. The Master then indicated that he had lost control of the ME and steering, but still had control of the bow thruster. The Pilot then asked if the ME could be stopped but, with many alarms sounding, the Master indicated that he thought it was stopped. There was still considerable wash coming from aft, indicating that the vessel was still being propelled ahead and turning to port. The engineer then came to the bridge and the pilot suggested stopping the engine locally, which the engineer went to do. At this point, the bow entered the gutway and the noise aft ceased. The vessel struck a glanding blow with the port bow on the south wall of the gutway. After striking the wall, the vessel sheared a little and slowed slightly, but the bow then continued to port and contacted the port quarter of the barge 'Humber Energy', whose moorings parted; she then drifted across and berthed herself on East Quay Main Dock. The Star Aruba then continued to swing to port and landed bodily alongside the 'Grovedale' causing no damage, before continuing on towards the south dock wall. The Pilot asked the Master to drop an anchor to slow the approach to the south wall which he did. The vessel stopped bow first on the south wall, with no further damage done. At this point, the vessel landed bodily alongside the 'Humber Energy' with no further damage. Linesmen arrived and both vessel were secured.

17 Apr OLZA Goole

Vessel transiting Goole Docks, contacted with moored vessel. Minor damage to railings on stbd side Fast Sus (moored v/l), no damage to Olza. Master had con.

The Master, Chief Officer, Pilot and Trainee Pilot on the bridge. Vessel exited Ocean Lock with Captain manoeuvring and pilot on the wing, giving advice about distance off. Pilot returned to the wheelhouse to advise to start turning. Pilot noted that the speed had become excessive. The vessel was left handed and manoeuvres to turn were not as effective as expected. The bow made contact with side of 'Fast Sus' on Gantry berth. There were bent handrails over about 2m on the Fast Sus, no reported damage to own vessel.

10 May AQUARIUS Trent

On turning for Flixborough S, hit the Fast Sus (berthed on Flixborough North) with his stern. Fast Sus reports ballast water leaking from a crack in the fore peak tank (above the waterline). Damage to Aquarius on port quarter sheer strake set in approx 6cms for a length of 25cms. H Master advised. Both vessels advised to contact their classification societies.

The Master and Pilot were on the bridge with the crew at stations. Routine swing to starboard off berth with the bow near the opposite bank. Engine was put astern to assist the swing. The Master was on the controls with the pilot observing the port quarter. The pilot gave an ahead order but this was delayed as the Master had left the controls to pass something to a crewmember who had arrived on the bridge. A situation was developing, the order amidships and 'Full Ahead' was given to clear the berthed vessel. Unfortunately, contact was made with the 'Fast Sus'. Once the vessel had berthed, the pilot and Master inspected the damage. There was a slight indentation on the port quarter of Aquarius, main deck level, 20cm long and set in 5cm. The port shoulder of the Aquarius was punctured above the waterline reporting in leakage from the water ballast tank.



23 May PRUDENCE Keadby

Vessel outward from Top Gunness Fina in the River Trent for Immingham Dock, takes a shear, and has made light contact with crane barge Collingham moored at Keadby on the River Trent. Pilot is stopping the vessel to assess for any damage.

1952 Pilot reports no visible damage to Collingham or his own vessel at this time. Collingham is manned and crew are checking around. 1958 Pilot confirms that Collingham states she is undamaged. Prudence has 5 POB, and 30,000 litres gas oil. MCA informed. Coastguard informed. 2014 Collingham confirms with VTS on CH12 that they have no known damage at this time. 2049 Duty Manager advised. 0909/24th Collingham reports that during the incident a steel upright forming part of the repairs to the jetty was bent.

Vessel departed Gunness Fina at 1945 with HOT 1.9m at Keadby. When passing Keadby, vessel took a sudden shear to port and made contact with the crane barge 'Collingham', which was being made fast to Keadby berth. The ship was brought under control and both vessels visually inspected, with no apparent damage. A report was made to VTS and the vessel continued to Immingham without further incident.

20 Jun WILSON MALM Imm Dk

When exiting the lock, proceeding into Immingham Dock,

Captain, Pilot and helmsman on the bridge. Going out of the lock into Immingham Dock with a tug fast astern, the vessel was pushed west, close to a barge. With no thruster, the vessel was not able to swing to port against the wind. The vessel made contact with the starboard bow of the 'MAI LEHMAN' moored at Number 5 Quay.

01 Aug ALEXANDER TVARDOVSKIY Imm Dk

See Pilot report

Vessel was boarded at 1330, vessel ready to sail. The tug 'Guardsman' called and asked for instructions. Pilot asked him to pass a tugs line to centre lead aft so he could tow the vessel to the centre of the square for an approach to the lock. During this time, the UKD Bluefin let go, moved across to No 4 berth alongside / close to Wilson Hook, to commence dredging. At this time, the master of the Alexander Tvardovskiy instructed the pilot not to make the tug fast, just leave him free on the port side to standby. It was his first trip and he wanted to do the manoeuvring to the lock. The Mate was on the wheel with the Master on the Controls. The vessel let go, the wind pushed her off the quay and the Master set dead slow astern. At 50 metres from the UKD Bluefin, the vessel was picking up speed and the pilot requested the Master to stop engines. He spoke in Russian to the Mate and ignored the pilot. The pilot ordered Half Ahead, followed by Full Ahead. The Captain was watching over his shoulder and then went full ahead. The Master on the UKD Bluefin asked if the vessel was going ahead, to which the pilot replied that he was now on full ahead with the wheel amidships. However, the vessel didn’t seem to slow down. On impact, the vessel still pushed astern and seemed to push the UKD Bluefin sideways into the Wilson Hawk. Once the sternway had ceased, the engines were stopped. Then. With dead slow ahead, the vessel made her way back to No 2 berth. Once alongside, the vessel was checked for damage. There were no injuries or pollution. The Master informed his owners who said they would organise a P&I club inspection. On watching a video replay, at 50m away when they engines were put full ahead, the vessel seemed to accelerate astern, so there was possibly a gearbox problem. This would explain why she didn't stop when the engines were put ahead.



22 Aug CELTIC VENTURE Trent

Pilot reports that when mooring inward vessel on Grove TE1 contact was made with bow of berthed vessel 'Steinau', moored on Grove LM1. Slight damage, to paintwork reported.

Master, Chief Officer and Pilot on the bridge. 2125 - Pilot on board at grove LE1, draft 2.9m F, 2.7m A. Noted with Master that the vessel Steinau was berthed 10m astern of Celtic venture on Grove LM1. The pilot informed Master of the procedure for singling up and chartlet shown of shoal water off Grove Wharf (05/07/12). 2200 - VTS were informed that the vessel was singled up and letting go (Flix 3.95m). Lines were let go, bow thruster to port, engines DS Ahead, wheel stbd 10. Vessel lifted bodily off the berth and moved ahead. When vessel was parallel to the berth, 40m off, the engines were put to DS Astern, with the bow thruster remaining full to port. Vessel moved astern with the bow swinging rapidly to starboard towards the berth and across the current. The pilot noticed that the vessel was drifting quickly towards Steinau. The engines were put Slow Ahead and the stbd bow put alongside Grove LE1. Vessel would not move up the berth for re-berthing and stern closing on Steinau. Wheel was put hard to stbd and engines reduced to DS Ahead, stern lifting clear of Steinau. Bow thruster remained full to port to prevent the bow moving towards the other vessel. Vessel was angled approximately 60 degrees to berth, engines put half astern with rudder amidships. Vessel commenced moving astern and bow lifting off the berth with current on the port side. It was again noticed that the vessel was drifting towards Steinau, at a slower rate. 2215 - Vessel made contact with port bow of Steinau, scratching paintwork above the vessels name and container support on the starboard side of Celtic Venture. Vessel remained moving astern, lifting off Steinau with thruster still full to port. Vessel cleared Steinau and no further incidents reported. The Celtic Venture crew reported that they could see no damage to either vessel except for scratched paintwork. No crew sighted onboard Steinau. Master, Chief Officer and Pilot inspected Steinau from the quay, but there was no visible damage and the vessel was secure alongside.

Total Entries: 8


Collisions with Vessels Ships Name: Location: Remarks / Statement 04 Jan PRIDE OF YORK KGD

Whilst manoeuvring inside KGD dock the Pride of York made contact with the Tug Yeoman causing suspected frame damage to the Tug. Wind WSW 45 KTS. MAIB not advised by VTS as ADM KGD has the matter in hand

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Summary of Bunker Operations at Whitebooth Roads, Holme Ridge and Tetney Mono Buoy

Month Total Operations Max Single Op: Total Tonnes Tonnes

January 20 665 1518 February 22 179 1030 March 18 150 1040 April 20 90 897 May 28 930 2563 June 19 200 1032 July 19 300 1175 August 16 650 1400 September 18 200 1222 October 18 900 1625 November 19 150 1080 December 24 100 1235

Totals for the Year 2012 241 operations 15817 t


Debris etc. reported in River Reported By Remarks 25 Jan BERTHING MASTER Length of mooring rope (approx. 40m) seen floating in river. Broadcast made.

13 Mar VTS 12 Report of large timber floating in the vicinity of Chequer No.3 buoy. All ships broadcast made.

16 Mar MASTER / CAPTAIN Large floating object approximately 10m long possibly wooded debris near SE Chequers. Broadcast made.

18 Mar COXSUN Struck floating object off Spurn Head (possible log). Launches advised. 05:38 Launch checked, no damage disclosed.

08 Apr VTS 12 Master on fishing vessel Predator, reports sighting two large gas canisters red in colour in vicinity of 3A Binks buoy. Canisters recovered and returned to Grimsby.

07 May VTS 12 Pilot reports large log in the river near to the 21A Buoy (4m long by 0.3m in diameter) posing a danger to small craft. An all ships navigation warning issued on CH12.

03 Jun VTS 15 Two white Dan buoys lying 3 cables NE of Imm West Jetty. Requested Imm Dock to assist and recover, but dock unable to help at this time. Svitzer Susan attempted to recover buoys but was unable to do so due to high freeboard. Contacted IOT who offered the services of the Bull Sand. Bull Sand recovers the buoys with a long length of rope and anchor attached.

06 Jun VTS 14 Vessel makes contact with 4m baulk of timber approximately 1.5' SSW of No2 Haile Sand buoy. No damage to vessel, broadcast made.

06 Jun PILOT Pilot reports large baulk of timber vicinity of Clay Huts. Immingham dock contacted and they have tasked the ABP Progress to investigate. 0915 ABP Progress recovers timber from the river.

07 Jun COASTGUARD Informed by HMCG Bridlington that a member of the public has reported a large object in the vicinity of the Humber Bridge. Warning to shipping made.

07 Jun ADM GBY FISH 30 ft long timber pile passing GY basin to ebb tide. Broadcast made.

05 Jul VTS 15 Call from Humberside police advising of the sighting of an object between KGD and Alexandra Dock (possibly a body). UKD Seahorse working Alex entrance advised. 1725 H.Rescue launched and on route. 1800 H.Rescue advises object is not a body and standing down.

07 Jul VTS 15 Pilot reports debris in the river north of the Pyewipe Outfall. 2m x 1m orange object, possibly some fendering. All ships warned by broadcast.

0809 Pride of York reports debris now near to HPI. VTS continue to warn vessels individually. 0842 Sighted near Upper Burcom. Appears to be 2 orange drums.

08 Jul VTS 15 Bull Sand reports a large tree floating in the water just off the East Jetty of IMM. VTS warning vessels in the area. 0628 Humber Viking reports log now abeam of West Jetty. 0700 reported off IGT.

21 Jul MASTER / CAPTAIN Large items of floating debris sighted in river near to 32C and Elbow buoys respectively. May pose danger to small craft. Broadcast made.

2115 Debris spotted again near to Lower Burcom all vessels warned by broadcast.

01 Aug ADM IMM Large baulk of timber sighted off Immingham bell mouth, general broadcast made.

04 Aug HUMBER VENUS Eight metre tree trunk observed 2 cables SE of Hawke Flt. Broadcast made. 1820 Large tree trunk five metres long also observed off East Jetty

09 Aug PILOT Pilot reports a metal structure sighted in the water, 2m x 1m. Inside the channel at the Pyewipe Outfall. River traffic advised in the 0703 broadcast.

19 Aug POLICE Police Rib reports sighting of two large tree trunks (approx. 20m) adrift off The Deep. 1030 reported south of Hull Middle. 1217 at Clay Huts.

2110 Report from member of public via Humber CG large tree trunk near Humber Bridge - outward traffic advised

19 Aug APM Large baulk of timber between SEJ1 and No. 20 buoy.


Debris etc. reported in River Reported By Remarks

20 Aug HST SHIFT MANAGER Large tree trunk floating past HST to ebb tide. May pose a danger to small craft. Broadcast made.

21 Aug MASTER / CAPTAIN Large tree trunk floating to flood tide in vicinity of FH4. Broadcast made.

21 Aug KING GEORGE DOCK Large tree sighted near the No18 Elbow buoy, Safety Broadcast made.

29 Aug MASTER / CAPTAIN Pallet sighted in water near to IOT3. Broadcast made.

02 Sep PLEASURE CRAFT Large tree reported by yacht “Shennanigan” floating upriver in the vicinity of the 4b buoy. Broadcast made on vhf 12/14.

02 Sep MASTER / CAPTAIN 6 to 8 large tree trunks reported in the vicinity of North Holme Buoy. Broadcast made.

05 Sep PILOT Submerged object sighted 100m upstream of No. 22 Hook buoy by Veritas H. Identified as an anchored can and retrieved by Thor 1414.

18 Oct LAUNCH COXSWAIN Reports making contact with a submerged object in the vicinity of Cleeness whilst on passage to GY. Launch checked no visible signs of damage but vibration on starboard propeller.

18 Oct PILOT LAUNCH Large amount of debris and tree trunks reported off Spurn Point.

20 Oct PILOT Reports sighting what appears to be a dead cow in the vicinity of No. 3 Chequer buoy. Humber Tartan dispatched to investigate and confirms same.

24 Nov VTS 15 Large debris reported just to the west of the Humber Bridge mid channel. Pleasure craft in the area warned on VTS 15. 1620 P.C Blue Moon in the area reports nothing visible.

13 Dec VTS 15 Vessel reports small container 1m in diameter in the river between the Sand End L/F and the 19A Buoy. All ships broadcast made and vessel Precision 1 in the area warned directly. H Mercury sent to search the area but nothing found Cherry Sand recovered a large upright freezer in the vicinity of the IBT

14 Dec VTS 14 PV Neptune reports large amounts of debris in water between 3A Binks Buoy and Spurn Head

Total Entries: 33


Distress and other flare Reports

Reported By Remarks

24 Jan PILOT 1920 Report of white flashing light at the waterline in the vicinity of the Humber Power Intakes. 192 2015: Expired MOB smoke float recovered.

5 CG advised and Cleethorpes RNLI inshore boat attends.

09 Aug VTS 15 HMCG report multiple red flare sighting somewhere near to the Humber Bridge. VTS has no vessels in the immediate area. Vessel Scot Isles at Brough requested to keep good look out and report and further sightings. Fast Sam also requested to keep look out.

17 Aug VTS 15 'Union Gold',' Wilson Aviles', and 'Knightsbridge' all report sighting flares in the vicinity of Grimsby. Coast rd reports similar sighting by members of the public. gua

1751 Windcat 9, in bound to Grimsby Fish dock, confirms that the flares have originated over land. Coast guard informed

09 Nov VTS 15 Vessel reports two red flare sightings inside Spurn Bight. VTS witness one in a NNW direction from Spurn towards the land. Sightings reported to coastguard. Appears to be a land based sighting possibly fireworks.

Total Entries: 4


Summary of Fires Reported Reported By Ships Name: Location Remarks 15 Mar LAUNCH COXSWAIN HUMBER VENUS GY Royal

Launch approaching Grimsby coxswain reports fire in engine room. Launch battened down and smothering system deployed, crew outside of cabin on deck. 2022 Launch Neptune responds to emergency and departs jetty for Venus. 2024 HCG informed and mobilising Humber LB. Cleethorpes Inshore Rescue launched. 2034 Neptune on scene and crew of Venus aboard, standing -by. Duty Manager informed. 2040 Venus under tow to Grimsby steps. HCG have arranged fire brigade to attend on arrival. 2111 Venus enters GY ( Crew of Venus landed in GY ) 2200 From HCG- fire reported to be extinguished by fire brigade attending Venus. Intention to tow the Venus into GY. 2220 Vessel Manager KH reports from GY launch all fast in GY.

14 Jul VTS 15 Imm Dk

Imm dock staff informs VTS that they have a small fire in the pump house of the lock. One of the pumps has caught fire. Vessel Hafnia Seaways requested to wait and stem outside off the W/J until situation resolved. 1556 Imm report situation is resolved and normal operations resume.

30 Sep FIRE BRIGADE CRICKLADE Albert Dk

Humberside fire and rescue inform VTS via phone that there was fire onboard vessel Cricklade. Initial emergency call at 1134, Fire Brigade in attendance at 1140. ADM KGD, agents and owners informed. 1233 ADM KGD calls to report fire was in the engine room and is now extinguished.

Total Entries: 3


Fishing V/L Incidents Reported By Ships Name: Remarks 05 Apr VTS 15 CALISHA

2043: FV Calisha (PD235) (MMSI 235003876), contacts VTS to ask for assistance. Captain reports two Latvian crewmembers onboard the vessel are drunk, and since sailing have continued to drink. Now starting to behave in a threatening manner. Captain refuses to put to sea with these crew members on board and wishes to involve the police. Unable to pen back into Gy Fish due to state of tide, so request to send to Immingham. ADM requires vessel to contact them directly to organise a lock in.

2052: Contact Duty Manager. 2100 Imm confirm they will take vessel at approx 2300. MIO requested to contact the police and request that attend under the railways

and transport safety act of 2003. 2110 Humberside Police confirm they will attend (Incident No 694). IMM informed. Coastguard also informed. (All COMMS on CH13). 1315 FV Calisha all fast in Immingham lock.

Total Entries: 1


V/ls reported for proceeding at High Speed

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Reports of High Speed Reported By Ships Name: Remarks

16 Jul CLIPPER POINT

Vessel requested to reduce speed passing 9A due piling work at GY . Vessel observed making good a speed of 15.1 kts. Grimsby Middle area . Vessel then observed making good a speed of 16.9kts.

18 Aug BIRKA CARRIER

Mr Webster from the Grimsby RT works called to complain that the Birka Carrier had passed at excessive speed, causing a wash which would have caused problems had someone been working over-side.

27 Aug PILOT MISIDA

Pilot of the Minerva Alice (AN) inbound for IOT reports outbound Misida passing at 16 knots causing embarrassment to the attached tugs.

Total Entries: 3


Lost and Fouled Anchors

Ships Name General Description Pos'n

06 Jan JEVENAU HLB When heaving up her anchor discovered another anchor chain over the top of their anchor. No other vessels in the immediate anchorages. Attempting to drop and dislodge the chain. Ne section DWA 'M'.

23 Jan SEA CRUISER 1 Hawke Hawke Pos’n D. Anchor found to be ensnared in chain.

07 Mar ANTARI Bull Starboard anchor lost near pos’n G in Bull. Lat / Long provided by vessel.

25 Mar RMS LAGONA Goole Anchor and four shackles lost mid river between Ocean and Victoria Locks Goole

25 Mar KREMPERTOR Bull Picked up old anchor and chain SE quadrant of ' India'

05 Apr MARK Hawke Small hopper barge" Mark" reported fouled anchor by scrap chain in above position in Hawke Anchorage.

14 Apr FAST JULIA Holme Hook Possible old anchor cable between "E" and "F"

08 May FAST WIL Flixborough Whilst approaching Flix N end berth the vessel lost the Stb'd anchor and 4 shackles of anchor chain.

21st May Panurgic 2 unable to find lost anchor.

28 Nov BRO GLORY HLB Humber DW Anchorage. Vessel lost the port anchor in Position 'G' whilst anchored in poor Wx. No chain was lost.

Total Entries: 9


Summary of Low Water Berthing and Sailing Requests

Month Total Requests PPV LW Non PPV LW Berthing/Sailing Berthing/Sailings

January 36 6 0

February 46 8 0

March 30 7 3

April 42 10 0

May 37 14 5

June 38 10 3

July 41 8 4

August 40 8 3

September 29 6 0

October 46 10 1

November 35 1 4

December 35 2 0

For the Year 2012 455 90 23


Nav Marks Damaged or Unreliable Details Date Cancelled 09 Jan No.3 Chequer Buoy reported diminished intensity (UNRELIABLE) No further reports. 10 Jan

10 Jan IOT 2, Downstream end of jetty red light UNLIT (AM 8th Feb. From IOT PM light in working order) 08 Feb

13 Jan KGD lower blue dredge limit light UNLIT- 16.01.12 Reported to Engineers. 17.02.12-New light unit on order. 24 Apr 22/03/12 Light due 10th April (1845/24th April ADM KGD reports light repaired)

14 Jan No visible lights at Burton Stather. 16.01.12 Owner advised and will check, but area had power cut on Saturday 16 Jan night.

17 Jan Report by pilot launch Neptune 18 Jan

17 Jan Launch coxswain on PV Neptune reports damage to the number 5 gate buoy, light appears to be working. 19 Jan Buoy inspected, superficial damage only, buoy to remain on station.

20 Jan South East Chequer. (MISSING FROM STATION). 24 Jan Temp Float in position

25 Jan No. 11 buoy UNLIT. Reported lit 26/1/12 26 Jan

30 Jan Pilot on Holstentor reports 11 Holm buoy as UNLIT. Confirmed by tug Este. e 31/01/12 - reported lit by PV Venus 31 Jan

02 Feb West Walkerdyke tide board obscured by weed growth (07/02/12 - Cleaning organised with Barry Hughes) 16 Mar

05 Feb Outer Binks buoy MISSING FROM STATION. (07/02/12 - replacement buoy being made ready prior to 21 Feb deployment). Buoy replaced by UKD seahorse (21/02/12)

07 Feb The riding light on the number 7 Grimsby Middle float is UNLIT. Confirmed 1800/9th. There is no riding light 10 Feb fitted on this float

13 Feb No.34 buoy is OFF STATION, checked by H Charter and within tolerances 13 Feb

14 Feb SEJ Berth No. 1 Upper dredge limit light UNLIT. 17/02/12- Engineers are fault finding. 20 Mar Reported working 20/3/12 (Cemi)

22 Feb South Trent beacon confirmed diminished intensity 24 Feb Reported working 24/2/12

22 Feb 21A buoy DAMAGED (missing top mark) and UNLIT (missing light) 24 Feb Replaced 24/2/12

08 Mar IBT sector light - Red sector UNLIT. 0930/9th CHECKED ALL OK by Humber Charter. 09 Mar

09 Mar Delta Buoy is diminished and OFF STATION approx 200m SE from its charted position.( AM/30 buoy replaced- 14 May UKD Seahorse)

14 Mar Spurn pilot launch jetty, south end, two fixed green lights UNLIT. Fixed 28/3/12 28 Mar

15 Mar IBT sector light not showing WR sector UNRELIABLE (Red or White sector only visible) 0006/17th VLS 28 Mar Birthday reports lights not oscillating. Should only be used with caution. Fixed 28/3/12

03 Apr PV Saturn reports Delta Buoy riding low in the water. 5/4/12 Checked by pilot launch and is AOK 05 Apr

08 Apr South Trent beacon is UNRELIABLE (barely visible) 1320/10th A.S to inform Goole Engs. PM/10th Several 11 Apr vessels in/out of Trent confirm Light is LIT. Goole ADM informed.

16 Apr IBT sector light not showing WR sector UNRELIABLE. 01 May 20/04/12 All sectors reported working.

20 Apr Small buoy showing a yellow light flashing every 2 seconds in position of the old upstream dolphin at SKJ. Buoy 24 May is marking piles which may be submerged at High Water.


Nav Marks Damaged or Unreliable Details Date Cancelled 26 Apr Mid New Sand topmark missing DAMAGED.

29 Apr Killingholme (Sectored) High Lt UNLIT. (Engineers aware & dealing) 30 Apr Repaired 31st April.

01 May IBT sector light not showing WR sector UNRELIABLE. (Confirmed 10/5/12 2206 by PPV) 21 May Repaired 21st May.

06 May Middle Red on Grimsby Tower unlit.( rep[aired 8th) 14 May

07 May Upper Green Leading Light on the West Jetty is UNLIT 12 Jun Repaired 09/05/12

11 May South Trent Beacon - Visible inwards but partially obscured outwards. 29 May

21 May Top mark on Hawk Float damaged. Cause unknown. 19 Jun 0600 Checked by P/V Mercury, slight scuff mark but no dents or damage to light and cage. Appears Top mark has come away from brackets.

03 Jun Hawke Float touched by v/l Scott Explorer. Float in position lights all lit. Checked by Pilot launch Tartan who 14 Sep reports no apparent damage. (Topmark previous report).

03 Jun No 15 Holme Hook dragged OFF STATION by Solent Fisher. Buoy now approx 2 cables NW of Clay Huts Buoy. 07 Jun Replaced 7/6/12

08 Jun Wilson Tees made contact made with Middle Whitton Lt Float. No damage observed. Confirmed by survey craft. 14 Jun

12 Jul P6 in SDC UNLIT 15 Jul Reported lit 0300/15th

06 Aug West Walker Dyke Tide Gauge UNLIT. 10/8/12 00:15 confirmed. Repaired 20/8/12 20 Aug

13 Aug Killingholme (Sectored) High Lt UNLIT. (23.10.12 - Pelangi attended and repairs effected). 23 Oct

14 Aug River Trent: Grange light UNLIT 16 Aug

20 Aug IBT sector light. Oscillating element UNRELIABLE. (Unconfirmed) 23/08/12 No confirmation recd. 11/09/12 11 Sep HM confirms it was OK.

25 Aug SEJ No.3 Eastern dredge mark upper is UNLIT and lower is UNRELIABLE (diminished) - 03/09/12 Dockmaster 05 Sep arranging repair.

21 Sep Spurn Point Fl. Green light UNLIT (confirmed from VTS tower). Fixed 22/9/12 22 Sep

21 Sep Chequer buoy diminished (UNRELIABLE) (confirmed 0434/21st). 22/9/12 23:25 reported flashing OK 22 Sep

26 Sep No 30 L/F removed from station due to problems on the UKD Seahorse whilst moving the float in accordance 27 Sep with H106. (Replaced 1515 27th)

27 Sep Kingsferry Wharf: Lights 2.F.R (Vert) reported UNLIT. Confirmed 28/09 by Pilot. Confirmed fixed 1550 28th 28 Sep

02 Oct No 29 light float OFF STATION. 05 Oct

02 Oct Apex Sector Light showing white Light only. 03.10.12 Confirmation reqd. 03 Oct 03/10/12 2020 all sectors confirmed ok.

05 Oct IBT Sector Light oscillating interface UNRELIABLE. 23 Oct (05.10.12 IWS) - Pelangi aware and attending on 22.10.12. (11.10.12) - Pilot on the vessel reports that the oscillating light on the IBT is not working correctly. Showing a fixed red. Fixed on 23/10/12

06 Oct Westerly Leading Light at Grimsby Royal Dock Unlit. ADM aware and will advise when fixed. 06 Oct


Nav Marks Damaged or Unreliable Details Date Cancelled 17 Oct Riding Light on No. 4A Clee Ness UNRELIABLE 18 Oct Reported working 1830/18th by Pilot Balfour. MV Brefen.

19 Oct APEX FOG SIGNAL INOPERATIVE. FIXED 25/10/12 25 Oct

08 Nov No 28a light float reported UNLIT. TBC 17 Nov 09/11/12 Riding light on the 28A. Float confirmed LIT. 17/11/12

12 Nov One of the leading lights at Thorngumbald is unlit. 13/11 0834 Engineers called to say defect rectified. 13 Nov

16 Nov SEJ 3, East End, lower navigation light UNLIT. ( reported repaired by SEJ PM) 22 Nov

21 Nov River Ouse No 19 Hall Staith UNLIT 23 Nov

30 Nov Apex Fog Horn working but very weak. Adv Goole. 10.12.12 Engineers will be attending by boat, foghorn manufactures have been consulted.. 20/12/12 Fog horn is inop.

06 Dec Confirmed No.2 Blacktoft Reach light is UNLIT (Boundary Light) 21 Dec 10.12.12 Engineers will be attending by boat.

10 Dec Keadby Light UNLIT (Engs report fixed) 12 Dec

13 Dec Chalderness Tide Gauge Board Unlit and fouled. 04 Jan Engineers attending 4/1/13.

15 Dec No 28A Riding light reported UNLIT (Confirmed unlit 01/01/13) 04 Jan

26 Dec Riding lights on No.29 and No.31 light floats. Reported unlit. 28/12/12 28a & 29 riding lights are UNLIT, 31 is 04 Jan OK. Engineers to visit 4/1/13.

29 Dec South Fort buoy UNLIT - TBC. Spurn Haven 2 advises buoy is lit 01 Jan

Total Entries: 61


Pollution Reports Reported By Ships Name: Location: Remarks 11 Feb PILOT BET INTRUDER HIT

Pilot onboard vessel berthed IGT reports a black slick 3m wide spreading towards SKJ apparently emanating from a discharge at the stern of the Bit Intruder . Imm Dk ADM informed.

0745 Imm ADM reports slick is coal dust. No further action taken.

06 Mar BERTHING MASTER BRITISH CYGNET IOT

Report from BM at IOT - split in crude oil hose detected. Suspect possible escape of small amount into river, estimated to be less than 1cbm, remainder contained in bund. ADM Imm advised. Duty manager informed.

04:20 Update from IOT indicates minimal quantity may have entered river - estimate "cup fulls" of wind blown spray. IOT management attending.

05:19 Small patch of oil found by mooring boat off berth 2. Spraying in progress on ebb tide. POLREP prepared by APT. HMCG advised. 05:44 Small "slicks" observed off berth 3, 1 - 2 metres across. Mechanically broken up by mooring boat. P/L Venus tasked with visual

inspection of vicinity at first light. 0630: Reports from Venus and Pride of York sheen seen extending from Tioxide to Upper Burcom in streaks (no thickness to oil). HM

advised and attending Fells Landing for on site inspection. 0800 Harbour Master boards PV Neptune for river inspection. 1000 Inspection completed river appears clear, small area East of Spurn point with a slight surface sheen. MCA and IOT advised.

14 Mar PILOT FAST SAM Paull

Fast Sam reports what appears to be traces of oil from Thorngumbald to SEJ. 0740 H. Charter reports patches of what appears to be a coal dust type deposit mixed with debris . No sheen sighted . Area checked and

similar deposits sighted, it does not appear to be oil but maybe debris washed off the shore or deck washings.

01 Apr MASTER / CAPTAIN MAAS VIKING IOH

Master reports black streaks covering approx 20 square metres between IOH and WJ 1. Imm dock informed. 1256 Rix Owl tasked to investigate by Imm Dk. 1300 Rix Owl reports heavy Fuel Oil slick 1m x 20m inside entrance to IOH. 1320 Imm Dk report that the substance is coal dust and has dissipated , no smell or sheen apparent. Reports indicate that HIT have been

washing down machinery. ( POLREP Report completed)

08 Apr ADM IMM Chalderness

An off duty Imm ADM reported to Imm control that he had seen a large sheen of oil on the water in the vicinity of Chalderness. No vessels in the area since 0700. Information passed onto the Coastguard.

POLREP from CG no further action to be taken, sheen expected to disperse naturally

16 May PILOT IOH

Oil sheen approx 200-300m long in vicinity IOH and IBT. Vessels in the area asked to report. Imm ADM advised and personnel dispatched to investigate.

1618 C/G advised. 1633 Vessel on IBT advises no further oil showing in the IOH, sheen dispensing in the river.

25 May TMB MATTERHORN TMB

TMB Berthing Master reports that Carbon Deposits have entered the water at the vessels port quarter, from the vessels IG system. Monogirl is on station breaking up the deposits.

01 Jun MASTER / CAPTAIN PRIDE OF HULL RT1

Light sheen reported inside RT 1 . KGD informed. KGD Polrep states oil from Alexandra Dock .

17 Jun MASTER / CAPTAIN SARNIA LIBERTY IOT

Sheen seen on water in vicinity of IOT berth 6. 200m x 50m estimate. Polrep 141 completed and faxed to HMCG. Source not identified. Sheen breaking up and dispersing. Natural evaporation and dispersion. IOT contacted. ADM Imm advised. 14:40 BM IOT advises Harborough Marsh drain closed as precautionary measure. 1450 ADM Imm advises BM has attended and believes the land drain is the source. Lumps of black oil also noted at time of original report

of sheen. Duty Dock manager advised. Updated Polrep issued to HMCG. 1510: Duty Manager advised . 1545 IOT Berthing master states a quantity of oil has been sighted in Harborough Marsh drain - source unknown at present. The sluice to

the river is closed. APT senior management team attending. 1551 Humber Venus dispatched to Immingham area to obtain a samples. 1638 Venus obtains sample of oil sheen (now 10m x 6m) 2 cables east of Clay Huts. Proceeding to IOT for final check. 1658 Venus reports no additional sightings returning to station.


Pollution Reports Reported By Ships Name: Location: Remarks 01 Jul VTS 15 B LADYBUG Gby Appr

Rainbow streaks seen in water in vicinity of Lower Burcom, extending 500m x 500m. Source unidentified. Natural dispersion and evaporation. Polrep 142 completed. HMCG advised. ADM GY informed. Vessels in area asked to report any other sightings.

04 Jul VTS 12 HAPPY FELLOW Whittons

Rainbow streaks seen in water in vicinity of South Shoal extending 200m x 10m. Source unidentified. Natural dispersion and evaporation. Polrep 143 completed. HMCG advised. Possible remnants of previous Polrep 142.

16 Jul APT BERTHING MASTER Imm Dk

Reports light oil sheen around IOT stretching upstream . APT have checked area around installation and nothing found. Immingham Dk informed and have checked area nothing seen.. POLREP received from APT.

19 Jul VTS 15 HIT

Call from pilot on the Yasa Neslihan berthing HIT 1, reporting an Hydraulic Oil spill from a burst pipe on the HIT, less than 500 ltr spilt but mainly contained on the jetty, some spray entered the river causing a slight sheen.

Jetty staff dealing with the situation and MCA advised. 1330 Rcvd a call from Imm Duty Manager advising all the oil was contained on the jetty and none entered the river. MCA advised.

21 Aug BERTHING MASTER IOT

Sheen on water 50m x 50m (approx) in vicinity of IOT finger pier. Polrep 146 completed and emailed to HMCG. Natural evaporation and dispersion - NFA. Imm Dk advised.

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1 Sep YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE Spurn Bight

Localised sheen on water in mudflats of Trinity Sands, Spurn Bight. Reported by public to staff at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. No specific detaila available. POLREP 147 completed and sent to HMCG.

09 Sep HMCG HUMBER NEPTUNE Spurn L/F

Request from Humber CG to check the precautionary area to the east of SLF for oil pollution . HMCG Bridlington received a report from satellite surveillance indicating a slick in the area. Nothing found launch returning to station.

02 Oct EAGLE KANGAR IOT1

Vessel moored at IOT1, whilst swinging the gangway on with a crane a hydraulic hose parted spraying the vessel with hydraulic oil, mainly contained on the vessel with a minimal amount entering the river. A shore side mooring adviser slipped on the oil and banged his head but injury not thought to be serious. H. Master and MCA advised. Polrep Completed.

20 Oct MASTER / CAPTAIN SPURN HAVEN 2 TMB

Spurn Haven 2 reports 100 litres of oily water discharged into the river. Spurn Haven 2 & Monogirl using wash from propellers to disperse. They are monitoring the situation. POLREP sent to HCG.

1523 Spurn Haven 2 update now pumping water into system to prevent any further egress of oil. Continuing to use Monogirl 2 to breakup the oil and confirm no dispersants used.

1700 Spurn Haven 2 reports sheen has now mainly dispersed and v/ls standing down.

21 Nov CAPTAIN RIX PHOENIX IOT

Sheen of oil reported covering an area between the shore and IOT Main Jetties. IOT Pier Master informed and making visual checks. IMM ADM informed also making visual checks. Origin of sheen may have emanated from the shore due rainfall run off- to be confirmed. 1215 IOT advise from visual inspection source coming from the land in the vicinity of the east jetty Simon storage area. 1245 IMM ADM - area checked and pollutant appears to be a chemical. Source suspected to be from the dock estate probably from a

drain. 1315 IMM ADM reports discharge into the river ceased source appeared to come from a drain running alongside Simon Storage. IMM H & S continuing investigations. No sheen now observable in the river POLREP Completed and sent to HCG.

11 Dec ADM Imm Dk

Black oil, approx 20 m.cu sighted near Imm W/J. Several vessels in the area contacted and no further sightings. 0852 C/G and Po Ho advised. IOT report small amount of coal dust in the area. 0900 update from Imm, it appears to be breaking itself up and could be a light oil. Total Entries: 20


V/ls in contravention of the TSS

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Traffic Separation Scheme Contravention

Ships Name: Remarks 06 Jun LADY STEPHANIE Vessel outbound observed passing close south of the Hotspur Buoy. Captain declared passing clear of the Buoy. Vessel

instructed to return to outward lane. 1500 Pilot Vessel Saturn reports no damage to the Buoy.

28 Aug LE PRECURSEUR Fishing vessel entered river for Grimsby Fish dock to load ice. Master had no command of English, on the outward passage vessel

contravened the Inner Traffic separation scheme between the Delta buoy and Spurn Light Float. VTS unable to contact vessel. Vessel operator Unipeche

Total Entries: 2


Barge Movements Passing under the Humber Bridge

Hazardous Non Ebbs Floods Total Ebbs Floods Total

January 9 7 16 8 9 17

February 8 9 17 3 8 11

March 10 6 16 5 11 16

April 9 7 16 6 8 14

May 8 5 13 2 11 13

June 5 5 10 3 7 10

July 7 4 11 4 10 14

August 7 5 12 5 8 13

September 5 5 10 1 9 10

October 11 6 17 1 12 13

November 6 0 6 0 5 5

December 4 0 4 0 4 4

2012 89 59 148 38 102 140


Report of Bridge Jumpers Reported By General Remarks 10 Jan Coastguard Old Harbour

Female suicide call at Minerva pier. 0006 H Rescue launched. Casualty rescued from the river.

17 Feb Coastguard Old Harbour Report of potential jumper from Minerva Pub, Old Harbour. Humber Mercury in vicinity and en route.

13:40 Person in custody. Mercury resumes passage.

12 Apr Coastguard Humber Bridge Advised by Coastguard possible bridge jumper, Humber rescue launched 0206 and returned 0216, advised jumper taken into custody.

24 Apr Coastguard Humber Bridge HCG reports a female has jumped from the Humber Bridge. Humber Rescue and helicopter attending. All ships broadcast made. 1855 Humber Mercury in the lock at Alexandra Dock Hull, VTS offer services to assist with SAR.

1859 Person recovered by Helicopter.

04 Jul VTS 15 Marina Call from MCA advising of a man on the wrong side of the railings close to Minerva Pier. Police in attendance.

2345 H Rescue launched to attend. 0008 MCA report man now in police custody, H Rescue stood down.

18 Oct VTS 15 Humber Bridge Report from HCG that a person had 'jumped' from the Humber Bridge at approx. 1620. Humber Rescue on location. No commercial traffic in the vicinity.

18 Nov VTS 15 Humber Bridge Coastguard inform VTS that the police have a possible situation with a bridge jumper some time this morning. VTS contact all vessels due to transit under the bridge to warn them. (Wiebke D and RMS Duisburg).

03 Dec VTS 15 Humber Bridge Call from MCA advising of a man hanging onto the railings on the

North side of the Bridge on the Eastern span. Outbound vessels advised. 2035 Man arrested and taken into custody.

24 Dec Coastguard Ouse C/G advise that a person is threatening to jump in to the river near Swinefleet

Drain. 2151 H Rescue launched. 2218 incident closed

Total Entries: 9


Conservancy Activities

December 2011 to December 2012 During this twelve-month period, the Survey Section of Humber Estuary Services undertook 648 individual hydrographic surveys, including 19 contract multibeam surveys for outside parties, 90 for UK Dredging and 76 Ouse leading line surveys. The greater part of the data obtained was passed to the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office to form the basis of Admiralty charts for the Humber Area. All information gained from these surveys was processed and charted, resulting in the production and distribution of over, 10,000 chart copies, mainly to be used in Pilotage and general navigation, a number of the local charts also being offered for general sale. The survey work resulted in the planning and carrying out of some 59 movements of floating navigation marks, in order to mark the fluctuations in the alignment of the navigable channel, mainly in the Upper Humber. In addition, out of a total of 138 local Notices to Mariners issued during the period, based on survey results, 84 contained warnings of shoal water.

Humber Charter The monitoring and maintenance of navigational aids dealt with 8 reports of deficiencies in floating marks and 6 in shore marks all being satisfactorily dealt with. The “Skitter” channel continued to be effectively the main channel for traffic bound to and from the rivers Trent and Ouse due to the continued shoaling in the Hessle Sands area.

The “Skitter” channel


Multibeam survey contracts have increased dramatically with 19 outside contract surveys. The Royal Navy conducted a multibeam survey from South Killingholme to Spurn Light Float in the later half of the year. Monthly multibeam surveys of the Centrica pipeline at Stallingborough commenced in May. It was in response to erosion that had created free spanning areas of pipeline.

The entrance to the River Trent saw significant shoaling with the channel having to be moved temporarily to the West side. The Sunk Dredged Channel (SDC) remained at 9.5m below chart datum or deeper for most of the year.


Sunk Dredged Channel 2012

The following charts indicate the dredged volumes since 1969 to the present, the Least Available depths in the SDC during 2012 and dredged volumes in other parts of the Humber throughout 2012.

Sunk Dredged Channel Dredging

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Humber Dredging Summary 2012

Humber Dredging Summary 2012 TOTAL TOTAL

Time (hrs) Volume (m3) Tonnes

Location

Hull - Albert Entrance 153.5 29579.2 38453

Hull - Albert Dock 267.3 90837.5 118089

Hull - Alex Entrance 32.5 5770.8 7502

Hull - Alex Dock 52.7 34331.7 44631

Hull - Ro-Ro Terminal 0.0 0.0 0

Hull - Queen Elizabeth Dock 0.0 0.0 0

Hull - KG Dock 349.4 111773.0 145305

Hull - KG Entrance 252.5 280265.4 364345

Hull - RT1 & RT2 217.8 156089.7 202917

Hull - Saltend 263.7 245000.7 318501

Hull - Other/unspecified 0.0 0.0 0

Goole 69.3 9434.6 12265

Grimsby River Terminal (maintenance*) 6.6 7270.0 9451

Grimsby Alex 134.2 22632.7 29423

Grimsby Royal Dock & Basin 388.4 105974.7 137767

Grimsby Entrances 144.5 116144.7 150988

Grimsby Fish Dock 0.0 0.0 0

Grimsby Marina 0.0 0.0 0

Immingham Bell mouth 169.3 200687.8 260894

Immingham Dock 696.8 180952.9 235239

Immingham Gas Terminal 45.1 21236.4 27607

Immingham West Jetty Ext. 69.6 35080.8 45605

Humber International Terminal 310.6 197409.5 256632

Immingham Bulk Terminal 402.5 387134.4 503275

Immingham Outer Harbour 1683.8 2007112.7 2609247

Sunk Dredge Channel 0.0 0.0 0

Sub Total 5,710.1 4,244,719 5,518,135

South Killingholme Oil Jetty (11A deposit) - - -

GrandTotal 5,710.1 4,244,719 5,518,135


Harbour Craft

There are three craft used for surveying on the Humber, two based in Hull, Humber Charter and Humber Ranger and one based in Goole, Humber Alert.

There are five pilot boats presently in service: Humber Tartan, Humber Neptune, Humber Venus, Humber Saturn and Humber Mercury with the Humber Alert on survey duty.

Humber - Charter (1991) Ranger (1991)

Alert (1993) Tartan (1995)

Neptune (2006) Venus (2006) Saturn (2006)

Mercury (2011)

Builders Halmatic, Southampton

Halmatic, Southampton

Halmatic, Southampton

Mustang Marine, Milford Haven

L.O.A 14.83 m 15.10 m 15.25 m 15.25 m

Beam 4.17 m 4.26 m 4.26 m 4.26 m

Draught 1.14 m 1.20 m 1.30 m 1.30 m

Speed 21 kts 22+ kts 24 kts 24 kts

Engines (twin) Volvo Penta Scania DSI 14

Scania DI16-43M

Scania DI16-43M

Radar Furuno 1830 Furuno 1830 Furuno 1830 Furuno 1830

VHF Radio Sailor RT 2048

Sailor RT 2048

Sailor RT 2048

Sailor RT 2048

Sounder Atlas Deso 20 Atlas Deso 25

Atlas Deso 20 Via Furuno GP7000F Chart Plotter

Via Furuno GP7000F Chart Plotter

Position Fixing Equipment

Sercel NR 106B Differential GPS Receiver

Furuno GP7000FChart Plotter

Furuno GP7000F Chart Plotter

Digital heave compensator

TSS 325 Sensor

Humber Tartan Humber Charter

Humber Neptune Humber Mercury


Statutory Harbour Consents Associated British Ports (ABP) gave its statutory consent for the establishment of a ‘Roosting Platform’ south of the Skitter Channel off the South Bank of the River Humber.

A Harbour Revision Order was granted for the construction of Grimsby Riverside Ro-Ro Terminal.


Visitors to Spurn Control Tower

There were 48 organised visits to Spurn Tower over the year involving the entertaining of 139 guests.

These ranged from visits of prospective PEC candidates; familiarisation visits by new pilots and staff through to larger groups from marine orientated clubs and other similar organisations, including the ‘Hull Cat Zero Project’ which is working to get unemployed young people back into mainstream employment or education and is supported by ABP.


Daily Weather at 07:03

Spurn Point January King George Dock Wind and Visibility Wind and Visibility

Sun 01 SW 4 GOOD SW 4 - 5 GOOD

Mon 02 SSW 3 GOOD SW 4 GOOD

Tue 03 SSW 8 GOOD SSW 8 GOOD

Wed 04 W 7 - 8 GOOD W 7 GOOD

Thu 05 W 8 - 9 GOOD WNW 5 - 6 GOOD

Fri 06 WNW 5 GOOD WNW 5 GOOD

Sat 07 WNW 6 GOOD W 4 GOOD

Sun 08 NW 4 - 5 GOOD WNW 3 - 4 GOOD

Mon 09 SW X W 3 GOOD SW X W 3 GOOD

Tue 10 SSW 2 - 3 GOOD SW 2 - 3 GOOD

Wed 11 WSW 3 GOOD WSW 3 GOOD

Thu 12 W 7 - 8 GOOD W 6 - 7 GOOD

Fri 13 NW 4 GOOD W 3 GOOD

Sat 14 W 2 GOOD W 2 GOOD

Sun 15 S 2 GOOD SE 2 GOOD

Mon 16 SE 3 - 4 GOOD SW 3 - 4 GOOD

Tue 17 SSW 3 GOOD SW 3 GOOD

Wed 18 SSW 5 GOOD SW 4 GOOD

Thu 19 SW 3 - 4 GOOD SW 3 GOOD

Fri 20 W 6 - 7 GOOD W 5 - 6 GOOD

Sat 21 W 7 - 8 GOOD W 5 - 6 GOOD

Sun 22 SW 5 - 6 GOOD SW 4 - 5 GOOD

Mon 23 W 4 GOOD W 4 GOOD

Tue 24 W 4 GOOD SW 3 GOOD

Wed 25 S 3 MODERATE SSW 3 GOOD

Thu 26 SSW 3 GOOD S 3 GOOD

Fri 27 SW 4 - 5 GOOD SW 4 - 5 GOOD

Sat 28 NNW 4 GOOD NNW 2 - 3 GOOD

Sun 29 WNW 2 GOOD NNW 2 GOOD

Mon 30 NE 3 - 4 GOOD E 1 - 2 GOOD

Tue 31 E 5 - 6 GOOD E 4 GOOD



Spurn Point February King George Dock Wind and Visibility Wind and Visibility

Wed 01 E 6 GOOD E 4 GOOD

Thu 02 E X N 5 GOOD ENE 3 - 4 GOOD

Fri 03 NW 4 GOOD WNW 2 GOOD

Sat 04 SSW 3 GOOD VAR 2 GOOD

Sun 05 W 3 GOOD W 1 - 2 POOR

Mon 06 SW 2 MODERATE SW 2 VERY POOR

Tue 07 S 3 - 4 GOOD SE 2 - 3 GOOD

Wed 08 E X S 4 GOOD NNW 2 GOOD

Thu 09 SW 2 GOOD SW 2 GOOD

Fri 10 SE 4 - 5 GOOD SE X S 4 GOOD

Sat 11 SSW 3 GOOD SSW 3 GOOD

Sun 12 NW 4 MODERATE NW 2 GOOD


Tue 14 NW 5 GOOD NW 3 GOOD

Wed 15 WNW 6 GOOD NW 5 - 6 GOOD

Thu 16 WSW 4 GOOD WSW 4 GOOD

Fri 17 WSW 3 GOOD W 3 GOOD

Sat 18 WSW 6 GOOD WSW 6 GOOD

Sun 19 W 7 - 8 GOOD W 6 - 7 GOOD

Mon 20 SW 4 GOOD SW 4 GOOD

Tue 21 SW 4 - 5 GOOD SW 3 - 4 GOOD

Wed 22 SSW 4 GOOD SSW 5 GOOD

Thu 23 W 4 GOOD W 2 - 3 GOOD

Fri 24 WSW 4 GOOD WSW 4 GOOD

Sat 25 W 3 - 4 GOOD W 3 GOOD

Sun 26 W 3 GOOD W 3 GOOD

Mon 27 SSW 3 GOOD SW 2 - 3 GOOD

Tue 28 W 4 - 5 GOOD W 3 GOOD

Wed 29 SW 3 MODERATE S Lt Airs MODERATE



Spurn Point March King George Dock Wind and Visibility Wind and Visibility

Thu 01 WNW 2 MODERATE SW 2 VERY POOR

Fri 02 VAR Lt Airs POOR VAR Lt Airs POOR

Sat 03 S 3 - 4 POOR S 2 - 3 POOR

Sun 04 S X E 3 - 4 GOOD SSW 2 - 3 GOOD

Mon 05 NW 7 - 8 GOOD NW 7 GOOD


Wed 07 SSW 5 - 6 MODERATE SSW 5 - 6 MODERATE

Thu 08 W 4 GOOD W 4 GOOD

Fri 09 SW 3 GOOD SW 3 GOOD


Sun 11 W 3 GOOD WNW 2 GOOD

Mon 12 W 2 MODERATE W 1 - 2 VERY POOR

Tue 13 W 3 MODERATE W 2 MODERATE

Wed 14 S 2 MODERATE S 3 MODERATE

Thu 15 S X W 3 VERY POOR S X W 3 VERY POOR


Sat 17 SSW 3 GOOD SSW 2 - 3 GOOD

Sun 18 N 4 GOOD N 3 GOOD

Mon 19 W 3 - 4 GOOD W 1 - 2 GOOD

Tue 20 WSW 4 - 5 GOOD SW 3 GOOD

Wed 21 W 2 - 3 GOOD WSW 2 GOOD

Thu 22 E 2 - 3 GOOD E 3 GOOD

Fri 23 E 2 - 3 GOOD NE 2 GOOD

Sat 24 E 1 - 2 VERY POOR NNE 1 - 2 VERY POOR

Sun 25 SE X S 2 VERY POOR E 1 VERY POOR

Mon 26 SSE 1 - 2 VERY POOR SSE 1 VERY POOR

Tue 27 VAR Lt Airs GOOD VAR Lt Airs GOOD

Wed 28 W 2 - 3 GOOD W 2 GOOD

Thu 29 NW 2 GOOD NW 2 GOOD

Fri 30 WNW 2 - 3 MODERATE NW 2 MODERATE

Sat 31 N 4 GOOD N 3 GOOD



Spurn Point April King George Dock Wind and Visibility Wind and Visibility

Sun 01 NW 4 GOOD NW 3 GOOD

Mon 02 W X N 3 - 4 GOOD WSW 2 GOOD

Tue 03 SW 2 MODERATE SW 2 MODERATE

Wed 04 NE 8 GOOD NE 7 GOOD

Thu 05 NE 5 GOOD NE 2 - 3 GOOD

Fri 06 W 4 GOOD W 4 GOOD

Sat 07 NE 3 - 4 GOOD NE 3 GOOD

Sun 08 SW 3 MODERATE SW 3 MODERATE

Mon 09 SW X W 3 GOOD WSW 3 GOOD

Tue 10 SW 4 GOOD SW 5 GOOD

Wed 11 SW 3 GOOD SW 1 - 2 GOOD

Thu 12 VAR 2 GOOD VAR 2 GOOD

Fri 13 NNW 2 GOOD N 2 GOOD

Sat 14 NW 4 GOOD NW 2 GOOD

Sun 15 NNW 4 - 5 GOOD NW 2 - 3 GOOD

Mon 16 WNW 4 GOOD W 2 GOOD

Tue 17 SSE 8 GOOD SSE 8 GOOD

Wed 18 SSE 5 GOOD SE 4 GOOD

Thu 19 NE 3 GOOD NE 3 GOOD

Fri 20 W 4 GOOD W 3 GOOD



Mon 23 S 2 GOOD S 2 GOOD

Tue 24 N 3 - 4 GOOD N 2 GOOD

Wed 25 ESE 5 GOOD ENE 4 GOOD

Thu 26 SE X S 4 GOOD SE 3 GOOD

Fri 27 N 5 GOOD N 4 GOOD

Sat 28 NE 5 GOOD NE 4 GOOD

Sun 29 NE 6 - 7 GOOD NE 6 GOOD

Mon 30 SE 3 GOOD SE 3 GOOD



Spurn Point May King George Dock Wind and Visibility Wind and Visibility

Tue 01 NE 5 - 6 GOOD NE 4 GOOD

Wed 02 N X W 4 MODERATE N X W 4 GOOD

Thu 03 N 6 - 7 GOOD N 4 - 5 GOOD


Sat 05 NNE 5 GOOD N 3 - 4 GOOD

Sun 06 NW X W 3 GOOD N 2 GOOD

Mon 07 S 2 GOOD SSE 2 GOOD


Wed 09 SW 2 GOOD WSW 2 GOOD

Thu 10 SSW 5 GOOD SSW 5 GOOD

Fri 11 WSW 4 - 5 GOOD SW 3 - 4 GOOD

Sat 12 NW X W 4 GOOD NW X W 3 GOOD

Sun 13 WSW 3 GOOD W 2 - 3 GOOD

Mon 14 SW 4 - 5 GOOD SW 4 - 5 GOOD

Tue 15 WNW 5 GOOD NW 2 - 3 GOOD

Wed 16 NW 4 GOOD W 3 GOOD

Thu 17 W Lt Airs GOOD W Lt Airs GOOD

Fri 18 ENE 5 GOOD NE 3 GOOD

Sat 19 N 4 - 5 MODERATE NNE 3 - 4 GOOD

Sun 20 N 4 GOOD N 4 GOOD

Mon 21 N 3 - 4 GOOD N 3 GOOD

Tue 22 NW 4 GOOD NNW 3 - 4 GOOD

Wed 23 NNW 4 MODERATE N 2 MODERATE

Thu 24 VAR 2 POOR VAR 2 MODERATE

Fri 25 NE 2 GOOD N 2 GOOD

Sat 26 NE 2 - 3 GOOD NE 3 - 4 GOOD

Sun 27 NE 2 - 3 GOOD NE 1 - 2 GOOD

Mon 28 NW X W 1 POOR NW 1 POOR

Tue 29 N 2 MODERATE NE 2 MODERATE

Wed 30 W 3 GOOD W 2 - 3 GOOD

Thu 31 W 4 MODERATE W 2 - 3 MODERATE



Spurn Point June King George Dock Wind and Visibility Wind and Visibility

Fri 01 NE 4 GOOD NE 3 - 4 GOOD

Sat 02 ESE 2 - 3 GOOD SE 1 - 2 GOOD

Sun 03 NE 6 GOOD NE 4 - 5 GOOD

Mon 04 N 4 - 5 GOOD N 3 - 4 GOOD

Tue 05 SW X S 3 - 4 GOOD SW 3 - 4 GOOD

Wed 06 S 3 MODERATE S 3 MODERATE

Thu 07 S 2 GOOD S 3 GOOD

Fri 08 S 7 GOOD S 7 GOOD

Sat 09 WSW 5 - 6 MODERATE WSW 5 MODERATE

Sun 10 W 3 GOOD W 2 GOOD

Mon 11 NE 3 GOOD NE 2 - 3 GOOD

Tue 12 N 4 - 5 GOOD N 3 - 4 GOOD

Wed 13 NW X N 3 GOOD NW 2 GOOD

Thu 14 SSE 3 GOOD SE 3 - 4 GOOD

Fri 15 ESE 7 GOOD E 4 - 5 GOOD

Sat 16 SSW 5 GOOD S 5 GOOD

Sun 17 W 6 GOOD WSW 6 GOOD

Mon 18 N 4 MODERATE N 2 - 3 MODERATE


Wed 20 N 3 - 4 GOOD N 2 GOOD

Thu 21 E 5 GOOD ENE 4 GOOD

Fri 22 S 5 - 6 GOOD S 5 GOOD

Sat 23 WSW 6 - 7 GOOD SW 6 GOOD

Sun 24 S 3 - 4 GOOD SSE 3 GOOD


Tue 26 E 2 - 3 GOOD NE 1 - 2 GOOD

Wed 27 WSW 3 GOOD WSW 3 GOOD

Thu 28 ESE 2 MODERATE SE Lt Airs GOOD

Fri 29 SSW 5 GOOD SSW 4 GOOD

Sat 30 S 4 - 5 GOOD SSW 3 - 4 GOOD



Spurn Point July King George Dock Wind and Visibility Wind and Visibility


Mon 02 S 4 - 5 GOOD SSW 3 - 4 GOOD

Tue 03 S 2 GOOD S 2 GOOD

Wed 04 SSE 3 - 4 MODERATE S 2 MODERATE

Thu 05 E 2 MODERATE E 2 MODERATE

Fri 06 N 3 VERY POOR N 1 - 2 POOR

Sat 07 SE 2 - 3 GOOD SE 2 POOR

Sun 08 N 3 MODERATE N 1 - 2 MODERATE

Mon 09 NW 3 - 4 GOOD NW 2 - 3 GOOD

Tue 10 E 2 GOOD NE 2 GOOD

Wed 11 SW 3 GOOD WSW 2 - 3 GOOD


Fri 13 E 3 GOOD E 3 GOOD

Sat 14 N 4 GOOD N 2 - 3 GOOD

Sun 15 W 4 - 5 GOOD W 4 GOOD

Mon 16 SW 3 - 4 GOOD SW 3 GOOD

Tue 17 W 4 GOOD W 4 GOOD

Wed 18 SW 4 GOOD SW 4 GOOD

Thu 19 NW X N 4 GOOD NW 3 GOOD


Sat 21 W 1 - 2 GOOD W Lt Airs GOOD

Sun 22 SW 4 GOOD SW 4 GOOD

Mon 23 S 4 - 5 GOOD S 2 - 3 GOOD

Tue 24 S 3 - 4 GOOD S 2 - 3 GOOD

Wed 25 N 2 - 3 MODERATE N 2 - 3 MODERATE

Thu 26 E 2 - 3 GOOD E 3 GOOD

Fri 27 W 2 - 3 GOOD NW X W 2 - 3 GOOD

Sat 28 WNW 4 GOOD WSW 3 GOOD

Sun 29 SW 3 - 4 GOOD SW 3 GOOD

Mon 30 W 4 GOOD WSW 4 GOOD

Tue 31 SW 2 GOOD SW 2 GOOD



Spurn Point August King George Dock Wind and Visibility Wind and Visibility

Wed 01 S 4 - 5 GOOD S 4 GOOD

Thu 02 WSW 3 GOOD SW 3 GOOD

Fri 03 WSW 4 GOOD SW 2 - 3 GOOD

Sat 04 SW X S 3 GOOD S X W 3 GOOD

Sun 05 SSW 3 - 4 GOOD S 3 GOOD

Mon 06 WSW 2 - 3 GOOD WSW 2 - 3 GOOD

Tue 07 W 4 GOOD WSW 3 - 4 GOOD

Wed 08 W 3 GOOD W 3 GOOD

Thu 09 NW Lt Airs MODERATE VAR Lt Airs GOOD

Fri 10 NW 3 VERY POOR NW 3 POOR

Sat 11 E 2 GOOD NE 2 GOOD

Sun 12 E 4 GOOD E 3 GOOD

Mon 13 S 3 MODERATE SSE 2 MODERATE

Tue 14 S 3 GOOD SSE 3 GOOD

Wed 15 ESE 4 GOOD E 3 GOOD

Thu 16 S X E 4 - 5 GOOD S X E 4 - 5 GOOD

Fri 17 SE 5 GOOD SE 4 GOOD


Sun 19 NE X E 2 GOOD N 2 GOOD



Wed 22 W X S 5 GOOD SW X W 5 GOOD


Fri 24 SE 2 - 3 GOOD SW 2 GOOD

Sat 25 S 3 GOOD S 3 GOOD

Sun 26 WNW 4 - 5 GOOD NW X W 2 - 3 GOOD

Mon 27 S 3 GOOD S 3 GOOD

Tue 28 WSW 4 GOOD SW 3 - 4 GOOD

Wed 29 S 5 GOOD S 5 GOOD


Fri 31 NW 5 GOOD NW 3 - 4 GOOD



Spurn Point September King George Dock Wind and Visibility Wind and Visibility

Sat 01 SW X W 4 GOOD SW 4 GOOD

Sun 02 W 4 GOOD VAR 3 GOOD

Mon 03 W 2 - 3 GOOD W 2 GOOD

Tue 04 SSW 2 - 3 GOOD SW 3 GOOD

Wed 05 NW 4 GOOD NW 3 GOOD

Thu 06 SSW 2 - 3 GOOD W 2 GOOD

Fri 07 WSW 4 GOOD W 3 GOOD

Sat 08 W X S 3 GOOD WSW 3 GOOD

Sun 09 S 3 GOOD S 2 GOOD

Mon 10 SW 5 GOOD S X W 4 - 5 GOOD

Tue 11 W 3 - 4 GOOD W 3 - 4 GOOD

Wed 12 WSW 5 - 6 GOOD W 4 GOOD


Fri 14 WSW 4 GOOD SW 3 - 4 GOOD

Sat 15 W X S 3 - 4 GOOD SSW 2 GOOD

Sun 16 SSW 3 - 4 GOOD SW 3 GOOD

Mon 17 WSW 4 GOOD SW 4 GOOD

Tue 18 WSW 5 GOOD WSW 4 - 5 GOOD

Wed 19 W 5 GOOD W 3 GOOD


Fri 21 W 4 MODERATE N 3 GOOD

Sat 22 NW 4 - 5 GOOD NW 2 - 3 GOOD

Sun 23 E 3 GOOD NE 2 GOOD

Mon 24 E 7 - 8 MODERATE E 7 GOOD

Tue 25 SW 6 - 7 GOOD SSW 6 - 7 GOOD

Wed 26 SE 3 GOOD ESE 4 GOOD

Thu 27 NW X N 4 GOOD NW 3 GOOD

Fri 28 SW 3 - 4 GOOD SW 2 - 3 GOOD

Sat 29 WSW 4 GOOD WSW 4 GOOD

Sun 30 SSW 4 - 5 GOOD SSW 4 GOOD



Spurn Point October King George Dock Wind and Visibility Wind and Visibility

Mon 01 SW 3 GOOD SW 3 GOOD

Tue 02 SSW 3 - 4 GOOD SSW 3 GOOD

Wed 03 SW 4 - 5 GOOD SW 4 - 5 GOOD

Thu 04 W 4 - 5 GOOD W 4 GOOD


Sat 06 W 3 - 4 GOOD W 2 - 3 GOOD

Sun 07 NW X N 3 GOOD NW X N 2 GOOD

Mon 08 S Lt Airs GOOD S Lt Airs GOOD

Tue 09 N 4 GOOD NNW 2 - 3 GOOD

Wed 10 VAR Lt Airs GOOD VAR Lt Airs GOOD

Thu 11 SE 4 GOOD SSE 3 - 4 GOOD

Fri 12 WSW 5 GOOD WSW 5 GOOD

Sat 13 SW 2 - 3 GOOD SW X W 2 - 3 GOOD

Sun 14 NW 4 - 5 GOOD NW 3 - 4 GOOD

Mon 15 SW 3 GOOD SSW 2 GOOD

Tue 16 SW 4 - 5 GOOD SW 5 GOOD

Wed 17 SE 6 GOOD SE 5 GOOD

Thu 18 S 4 - 5 GOOD S 3 - 4 GOOD


Sat 20 SW 3 GOOD SSW 3 GOOD

Sun 21 SW 2 MODERATE VAR Lt Airs VERY POOR

Mon 22 NE 4 GOOD NE 3 - 4 GOOD

Tue 23 NNE 2 VERY POOR NNE 2 VERY POOR

Wed 24 NNE 3 - 4 MODERATE NNE 2 - 3 MODERATE

Thu 25 NE 3 GOOD NE 3 GOOD

Fri 26 NNE 3 - 4 GOOD NE 3 GOOD

Sat 27 N 8 GOOD NNW 4 - 5 GOOD

Sun 28 WSW 5 - 6 GOOD SW 3 - 4 GOOD

Mon 29 SW 4 GOOD SW 3 - 4 GOOD


Wed 31 SSW 5 GOOD SSW 6 GOOD



Spurn Point November King George Dock Wind and Visibility Wind and Visibility

Thu 01 SW 1 - 2 GOOD SW 1 - 2 GOOD

Fri 02 SW 4 GOOD SSW 4 GOOD

Sat 03 S 3 GOOD SSW 2 - 3 GOOD

Sun 04 S 3 GOOD SE 3 GOOD

Mon 05 NW 4 - 5 GOOD NNW 3 GOOD

Tue 06 W 3 - 4 MODERATE WSW 3 - 4 GOOD

Wed 07 WSW 2 - 3 GOOD WSW 3 GOOD

Thu 08 WSW 4 GOOD W X S 4 - 5 GOOD

Fri 09 SSW 3 - 4 GOOD SW 3 GOOD

Sat 10 S 2 - 3 GOOD SSW 2 - 3 GOOD

Sun 11 W 4 GOOD WSW 2 - 3 GOOD

Mon 12 S 2 - 3 GOOD SW 2 - 3 GOOD

Tue 13 SW 3 - 4 GOOD SW 3 GOOD

Wed 14 SSW 3 GOOD S X W 4 GOOD

Thu 15 S Lt Airs MODERATE S Lt Airs MODERATE

Fri 16 SW 3 GOOD SSW 3 GOOD

Sat 17 SW Lt Airs POOR W Lt Airs MODERATE

Sun 18 W 4 GOOD SW 3 GOOD

Mon 19 S 6 - 7 GOOD S 5 - 6 GOOD


Wed 21 E 3 GOOD NE 3 GOOD

Thu 22 S 5 GOOD S 5 GOOD

Fri 23 SW 4 GOOD SW 3 - 4 GOOD

Sat 24 S Lt Airs GOOD S Lt Airs GOOD

Sun 25 W 8 GOOD W 7 - 8 GOOD

Mon 26 SE 4 - 5 GOOD SE 3 GOOD

Tue 27 NNE 6 - 7 GOOD NE 6 GOOD

Wed 28 N 5 GOOD NNW 4 GOOD

Thu 29 NW 4 - 5 GOOD NW 4 GOOD

Fri 30 NW X W 3 - 4 GOOD W 2 GOOD



Spurn Point December King George Dock Wind and Visibility Wind and Visibility

Sat 01 SW 3 - 4 GOOD SW 3 - 4 GOOD

Sun 02 NW 5 GOOD WNW 2 - 3 GOOD

Mon 03 S 4 GOOD S 3 - 4 GOOD

Tue 04 W 4 - 5 GOOD W 3 GOOD

Wed 05 NW 4 GOOD NNW 3 - 4 GOOD


Fri 07 NW 5 GOOD NNW 4 - 5 GOOD

Sat 08 NW 4 GOOD W X N 2 GOOD

Sun 09 W 7 - 8 GOOD W 7 GOOD

Mon 10 N 4 GOOD NW 3 GOOD

Tue 11 NW 1 - 2 GOOD NW 1 - 2 GOOD

Wed 12 WSW 3 GOOD WSW 4 MODERATE

Thu 13 S Lt Airs GOOD S Lt Airs GOOD

Fri 14 SE 6 GOOD SE 4 GOOD

Sat 15 SW X S 4 - 5 GOOD SW X S 4 - 5 GOOD

Sun 16 SW 3 GOOD SW 4 VERY POOR

Mon 17 SW X S 2 GOOD SW X S 3 GOOD


Wed 19 ESE 4 - 5 GOOD SE 2 - 3 GOOD

Thu 20 SE 6 - 7 GOOD ESE 6 - 7 GOOD

Fri 21 W 3 - 4 GOOD NW Lt Airs GOOD

Sat 22 SSE 4 POOR SE 4 GOOD

Sun 23 SW 5 - 6 GOOD SW 5 - 6 GOOD

Mon 24 SSW 3 GOOD SSW 4 GOOD


Wed 26 SW 4 - 5 GOOD SW X S 4 GOOD


Fri 28 SE X E 5 GOOD SSE 6 GOOD


Sun 30 SW X S 6 - 7 GOOD SW 6 GOOD

Mon 31 SSW 6 GOOD SSW 7 GOOD


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