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Flinterstar vs. Al Oraiq: UPDATE
Topic Started: 6 Oct 2015, 11:19 PM (188 Views)
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Flinterstar vs. Al Oraiq: UPDATE

October 6, 2015

UPDATE: as of 1500 UTC Oct 6 Flinterstar is in the same position partially sunk, reportedly resting on bottom.

Substantial oil leak reported, cleansing and leak preventing operations under way.

There were 12 crew on board, all rescued, Master and another crew member hospitalized, no threat to their lives.

No dangerous goods on board of Flinterstar.

Tanker reportedly suffered a gash with slight water ingress, after collision she safely reached Zeebrugge.

No information yet on collision cause.


First news:

Dutch freighter Flinterstar reported sinking after collision with VLGC Al Oraiq off Zeebrugge

Dutch freighter Flinterstar collided with VLGC Al Oraiq early in the morning Oct 6 in North sea some 7 nm northwest of Zeebrugge, Belgium.

Tanker was approaching Zeebrugge, its’ port of destination, freighter was moving in opposite direction, bound for Spain.

According to available news, Flinterstar sank, tanker suffered serious damages, but no water ingress or gas leak reported.

As of 0500 UTC Oct 6 tanker was under way proceeding towards Zeebrugge.

According to AIS, Flinterstar didn’t sink and is afloat, surrounded by a number of tugs, rescue and patrol ships and boats.

10 crew reportedly evacuated, one of them was injured and taken to hospital.


General cargo vessel Flinterstar, IMO 9243758, dwt 8850, built 2002, flag Netherlands, manager FLINTER SHIPPING BV.

LNG tanker Al Oraiq, IMO 9360790, dwt 122079, built 2008, flag Marshall Islands, manager K LINE LNG SHIPPING UK LTD, UK.

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Dutch Freighter ‘Flinterstar’ Sinks After Collision With LNG Carrier – PHOTOS

October 6, 2015 by Mike Schuler

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Dutch freighter Flinterstar is seen sinking after colliding with Marshall Island-flagged tanker Al-Oraiq, which also suffered damage in the collision, in the North Sea off the Belgian coast October 6, 2015. REUTERS/Benny Proot

A Dutch freighter has sank after colliding nearly head on with the Marshall Islands-flagged LNG carrier Al-Oraiq in the North Sea off Belgium on Tuesday morning.

All 12 crew members from the freighter, named Flinterstar, have been rescued.

The crew members were rescued from the cold North Sea, including one person who was reportedly suffering from hypothermia, according to a Coast Guard spokesperson.

Photos of the Flinterstar show partially sunk, resting on a sandbank in calm seas and clear visibility.

Dutch ship owner Flinter has confirmed that the ship sank, the crew is safe and the vessel is ‘stable’.

A small oil sheen has been reported.

An AIS replay of the collision (video below) shows the ships collided nearly head on.

“At this time, we are talking to salvage companies together with insurance to decide how the vessel will be salvaged,” Flinter said in a statement.

The 122,000 DWT Al-Oraiq was also damaged, but was able to continue to its destination of Zeebrugge, Belgium with the help of a tug.

The 129 meter Flinterstar was built in 2002 and is flagged in the Netherlands.

The vessel had just departed Antwerp bound for Bilbao, Spain when it collided with the Al Oraiq about 16 miles (10 km) from the coast.

Flinter’s fleet consists of more than 50 vessels under its ownership or control.

Most are multi-purpose ships ranging in sizes up to 11,000 DWT.

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The AIS recreation of the collision from Vessel Finder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1&v=IknycXF_lSI

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Salvage Underway for Wrecked MV Flinterstar Off Belgium

October 9, 2015 by Mike Schuler

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Salvage of the partially sunken MV Flinterstar following a collision with an LNG carrier earlier this week off the coast of Belgium kicks into high gear as oil spill cleanup winds down and the inquiry into what happened continues.

Dutch ship owner Flinter reports that the Flinterstar remains stable and the company has contracted SMIT and Multraship to pump the remaining oil from the vessel.

Flinter added that inspections of the ship since the collision early Tuesday morning have shown that damage to the vessel is worse than expected, with some media reports saying that the ship has been declared a total loss.

“Damage to our good Flinterstar much worse than we had hoped for. In only a few minutes she was turned into a wreck,” Flinter said in a Facebook update on Wednesday.

The Dutch freighter sank after colliding nearly head on with the Marshall Islands-flagged LNG carrier Al-Oraiq in the North Sea approximately off the coast Belgium near Zeebrugge.

All 11 crew members plus 1 pilot made it off the vessel safely.

The Captain of the Flinterstar was admitted to a local hospital with symptoms of hypothermia, but has since been released.

The 122,000 DWT Al-Oraiq was also damaged, but was able to continue to its destination of Zeebrugge with the help of a tug.

The ship has been held by Belgian authorities as the inquiry into the collision continues.

AIS data on Friday showed the ship moored near Zeebrugge.

K Line LNG Shipping (UK) Limited, manager of the Al-Oraiq, says that the vessel has safely completed a full discharge of its cargo and that damage suffered by the vessel has been inspected and evaluated by a class surveyor and a repair plan is being developed.

Initial response has focussed on securing the Flinterstar and the containment and recovery of oil, which threatened a nearby nature preserve.

The Belgian Coast Guard has estimated that 100 tons of oil was released from the vessel.

An update Flinter on Thursday said that interviews with the crew were continuing and were expected to wrap up on Friday.

The vessels Cormorant and Multrasalvor 3 were on scene to begin the process of removing the remaining oil from the vessel.

Weather has been cooperating with salvage efforts and the forecast calls for continued favorable conditions.

The 129 meter Flinterstar was built in 2002 and is flagged in the Netherlands.

The vessel had just departed Antwerp bound for Bilbao, Spain when it collided with the Al-Oraiq about 6 miles (10 km) from the coast.

Flinter’s fleet consists of more than 50 vessels under its ownership or control.

Most are multi-purpose ships ranging in sizes up to 11,000 DWT.

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Oil Removed from Wrecked ‘Flinterstar’ Off Belgium

October 29, 2015 by gCaptain

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Dutch shipowner Flinter announced Wednesday that all remaining heavy fuel oil has been successfully removed from the wreck of the MV Flinterstar more than three weeks after it collided with an LNG carrier off the Belgian coast.

The operation to remove the fuel has been ongoing since the freighter partially sank following the collision on October 6th.

The Belgian Coast Guard estimated previously that 100 tons of oil was released from the vessel following the initial accident, threatening nearby nature preserves.

SMIT and Multraship were contracted to pump the remaining oil from the vessel, but the operation has been hampered by challenging weather conditions wreck site.

The 129-meter, approximately 9,000 DWT Flinterstar was built in 2002 and is flagged in the Netherlands.

The vessel had just departed Antwerp bound for Bilbao, Spain when it collided with the LNG carrier Al-Oraiq about 6 miles (10 km) from the coast.

The Al-Oraiq was also damaged in the incident but made it to the nearby port of Zeebrugge to offload its cargo.

The MV Flinterstar has been declared a total loss.

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Salvage Efforts Get Under Way

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On Monday, salvage efforts began for the wrecks of the bulker Flinterstar off Belgium.

The Flinterstar salvage effort has been delayed by foul weather since last October.

Early that month, she went aground on a sandbank off the coast of Zeebrugge after a collision with the tanker Al-Oraiq.

Her position is near "one of the busiest shipping routes in Europe, like the shoulder of a highway," said Belgium's Secretary of State Philippe De Backer.

A combined team comprised of salvors from Herbosch-Kiere NV, Jan De Nul NV Dredging International NV and Scaldis Salvage & Marine Contractors NV began work Monday.

"For our economy, this is good news. The wreck has meant we've put a speed limit nearby and even a no-go zone for pleasure and fishing boats. That will soon no longer be necessary," De Backer said.

An investigation into the cause of the collision and grounding is ongoing.

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MV Flinterstar Bow Lifted from North Sea Off Belgium

June 29, 2016 by gCaptain

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Dutch freighter Flinterstar is seen sinking after colliding with Marshall Island-flagged tanker Al-Oraiq, which also suffered damage in the collision, in the North Sea off the Belgian coast October 6, 2015. REUTERS/Benny Proot

The wreck removal of the Dutch freighter MV Flinterstar is underway in the North Sea off Belgium with salvage crews successfully lifting the bow section from the seabed earlier this week.

The operation to remove the wreck has been ongoing for the past 10 weeks as a consortium of Belgian marine contractors prepared the wreck for the lifting operation and mobilized equipment.

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The wreck of the MV Flinterstar pictured June 24, 2016. Photo: Flinter

You may recall the MV Flinterstar sank after colliding with the Marshall Islands-flagged LNG carrier Al-Oraiq off the coast of Zeebrugge, Belgium on October 6, 2015, eventually coming to rest just below the surface in an upright position.

The ship was declared a total loss and, after an operation to remove any remaining oil, the authorities ordered the full removal of the wreck as it posed a hazard to shipping and the environment.

For the removal operation, the consortium used the 3,300 tonne heavy lift crane barge Rambiz to lift the bow section and place it onto a barge for disposal.

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The bow of the MV Flinterstar is lifted from the North Sea off Belgium, June 27, 2016. Photo: DEME Group

The consortium is be headed by SCALDIS, a joint company of DEME, Jan De Nul and Herbosch-Kiere.

“After being awarded the contract in April 2016, we immediately started the preparations and the mobilisation of the equipment to ensure a rapid response,” said Marc Voorhuis, Director at Scaldis.

“Removing the cargo from the hold was the first step, whilst in parallel lifting chains were attached to the bow section of the Flinterstar. On 27 June 2016 all preparatory operations were finished and the lifting commenced.”

The stern of the ship is planned to be lifted and removed in August 2016.

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