My father was on the sister ship Elizabeth Broere next to the Anna Broere when it was salvaged. Their task was to pump over the remaining chemicals from the Anna Broere. The 1st officer was stuck in the bridge and Chief Engineer were still in the ship. I remember my dad was assigned to releave the Chief Engineering the weekend after this happened so it could have been him! I have a lot of photos of the salvation, newspapercuttings and even the original drawings of the ship. In all honesty, since it has been so many years later, my dad once said the hole in hull was so big there was nothing left but seawater. So we did not eat fish from the North Sea that year. The front of the ship was sold off and re-used.
How very common that we go along with our lives and not know anything of the heroism of these professionals and the many sacrifices they make. True enough, they are well compensated for their work, but it takes a special dedication to do this sort of work year after year. A most heartfelt Thank You to them all.
Not a lot or any mention of the super hard and most dangerous job the divers did who did all the underwater rigging and cutting . Must have been nuts !
Why does the mention get made that the owner renounced responsibility, was it because the other ship caused the collision and they felt they should be the ones who pay? If so why did the government pay the 30 million?
I feel that the responsibility lies squarely on the providers of cargo containers and of the chemical companies who must ensure that the dangerous contents are encased to withstand such accidents.
These owners need to be sued out of business, never to return. Everything that they own should go to the clean up and any future issues these wrecks cause.
Bull shit, then nobody will transport chemical we need any more. Gebroeders Broere were a real top class company with safety always as No 1. The ships were well maintained and were quality built . Anna Broere was built in Germany, not some obscure Chinese yard they build ships today. This was simply an accident at a very crowded North sea.
When the combined value of the ship and the cargo is estimated to be less than salvage costs owners simply declare the ship and her cargo as total loss and walk away. Unlike ship's own fuel or oil products as cargo, chemical cargoes are not subject to international conventions such as CLC or Bunker-CLC.
You know why its called *DUCT TAPE?* Because it was designed to be used on the seams and joints of _ducting,_ to seal against leaks. If it can stop hot or cold air from getting out of an HVAC system, it can keep vapors and airborne toxins from getting through the seams of a protective suit.
I'm not a knowledgeable person in maritime laws and protocols, but how do collisions at sea happen? Is the nobody in the bridge and the ship is on auto pilot or something? Is it road rage at sea? When two massive or any size ships are close by one another I would think they both would cut power and steer clear of one another. We know it takes forever for them to stop but there's this thing called radar that indicates other vessels in the area.
Usually either human error or mechanical failure, like say the rudder and engine malfunction, the crew becomes incapitated, or for example the crew fails to recognize dangers in their environment such as sand banks and other ships.
This was human error, the 2nd mate did not respond to the collision warning signal, he froze, the other ship blew its horn and tried to miss the Anna Broere but it was too latr. The 2nd mate did stop the engines but should have made them reverse. He died in this collision as did the 2nd engineer, both Dutch nationals.
Don't see why the clean up costs are allocated to the idiots who caused the collision in the first place! The only part where governments should get involved is to compel that suitable insurance is carried whilst at see with this cargo.
The maritime industry is highly regulated and insurance is mandatory for all vessels wishing to use any of the worlds major ports or sail in most countries territorial waters. Even my little 8m sailboat has to be insured. Something must have gone very wrong here. I suspect there is more to the story than is covered here.
well I hope they changed things so you cant carry more than a small amount per ship and made the containers it goes in indestructible Just like they say the ships are ...
I agree that the cost should be deferred internationally . I all so think that in instances of gross negligence that the death penalty should be used on these fat cats who always seem to get away with polluting a huge part of the environment.
So everytime this happens, the oceans are being more and more a poisonous Soup, outrageous that poison is being transported all over the oceans on a daily basis : "this cant be avoided"!
Acrylonitrile is used to manufacture some types of plastics. These plastics are used in smart phones, autos, homes, and food packaging. So this can't be avoided unless we go back to a 1930's lifestyle.
"Working at sea is often much more difficult than working on land"
A pearl of wisdom from Captain Obvious.
My father was on the sister ship Elizabeth Broere next to the Anna Broere when it was salvaged. Their task was to pump over the remaining chemicals from the Anna Broere. The 1st officer was stuck in the bridge and Chief Engineer were still in the ship. I remember my dad was assigned to releave the Chief Engineering the weekend after this happened so it could have been him! I have a lot of photos of the salvation, newspapercuttings and even the original drawings of the ship. In all honesty, since it has been so many years later, my dad once said the hole in hull was so big there was nothing left but seawater. So we did not eat fish from the North Sea that year. The front of the ship was sold off and re-used.
Much respect to the salvagers such brave strong men may they never be forgotten
How very common that we go along with our lives and not know anything of the heroism of these professionals and the many sacrifices they make. True enough, they are well compensated for their work, but it takes a special dedication to do this sort of work year after year. A most heartfelt Thank You to them all.
Not a lot or any mention of the super hard and most dangerous job the divers did who did all the underwater rigging and cutting . Must have been nuts !
So how do the owner/operators just walk away from responsibility?
very quickly
Its international law. You can abandon ship and whoever salvages it gets the value of ship and cargo.
Friends in high places?
Surely they have insurance....
I like to watch the process. These end up being a montage with music. Not enough time given to do it justice
Why does the mention get made that the owner renounced responsibility, was it because the other ship caused the collision and they felt they should be the ones who pay? If so why did the government pay the 30 million?
I feel that the responsibility lies squarely on the providers of cargo containers and of the chemical companies who must ensure that the dangerous contents are encased to withstand such accidents.
These owners need to be sued out of business, never to return. Everything that they own should go to the clean up and any future issues these wrecks cause.
Bull shit, then nobody will transport chemical we need any more. Gebroeders Broere were a real top class company with safety always as No 1. The ships were well maintained and were quality built . Anna Broere was built in Germany, not some obscure Chinese yard they build ships today. This was simply an accident at a very crowded North sea.
When the combined value of the ship and the cargo is estimated to be less than salvage costs owners simply declare the ship and her cargo as total loss and walk away. Unlike ship's own fuel or oil products as cargo, chemical cargoes are not subject to international conventions such as CLC or Bunker-CLC.
Meanwhile, ACN is one of the most treacherous chemical cargoes if not the worst in terms of hazard properties.
Chemical dispersment back then was a waste of time and nothing but a media hype!
Photographed this ship and others belonging to her Dutch company,one that is well respected.
4:55 hellenic navy frigate f459 adrias keeps serving the most glorious navy in history of mankind and unbitten for 7000 years!
a good video indeed.
Nice way to protect against poison chemicals,with friggin duct tape,ffs super safe.that wheel house damage was impact into the bottom.
You know why its called *DUCT TAPE?*
Because it was designed to be used on the seams and joints of _ducting,_ to seal against leaks.
If it can stop hot or cold air from getting out of an HVAC system, it can keep vapors and airborne toxins from getting through the seams of a protective suit.
@constitutionalUSA - they did not. And the coxswain on the bridge paid the highest price - he lost his life in the accident.
Rats arsed, you really are an ass!
I'm not a knowledgeable person in maritime laws and protocols, but how do collisions at sea happen? Is the nobody in the bridge and the ship is on auto pilot or something? Is it road rage at sea? When two massive or any size ships are close by one another I would think they both would cut power and steer clear of one another. We know it takes forever for them to stop but there's this thing called radar that indicates other vessels in the area.
Usually either human error or mechanical failure, like say the rudder and engine malfunction, the crew becomes incapitated, or for example the crew fails to recognize dangers in their environment such as sand banks and other ships.
This was human error, the 2nd mate did not respond to the collision warning signal, he froze, the other ship blew its horn and tried to miss the Anna Broere but it was too latr. The 2nd mate did stop the engines but should have made them reverse. He died in this collision as did the 2nd engineer, both Dutch nationals.
Good job
And the UK, a once maritime nation, what does it do to patrol its shores?
+Toy Pupanbai send ships, planes and helicopters about patrolling.
Now we are leaving europe, quite alot
they hire dutch people
Don't see why the clean up costs are allocated to the idiots who caused the collision in the first place! The only part where governments should get involved is to compel that suitable insurance is carried whilst at see with this cargo.
The maritime industry is highly regulated and insurance is mandatory for all vessels wishing to use any of the worlds major ports or sail in most countries territorial waters. Even my little 8m sailboat has to be insured. Something must have gone very wrong here. I suspect there is more to the story than is covered here.
its like expecting sweden to pay you money because they invaded you, cmon why did they invade in the first place? they dont care
So the Dutch cityzen did pay the bill ?
also the BROERE FAMILY laughed their asses off !!
well I hope they changed things so you cant carry more than a small amount per ship and made the containers it goes in indestructible Just like they say the ships are ...
The Dutch government sent men dressed in black BDUs and balaclava covered faces to visit the owners.
What a terrible avoidable mess.
Fair sea conditions and unless it was going astern, run down by a larger vessel.
Name of that ship and what excuse?
I agree that the cost should be deferred internationally . I all so think that in instances of gross negligence that the death penalty should be used on these fat cats who always seem to get away with polluting a huge part of the environment.
Who payed?
dutch goverment 13613424.86 euros
Back then on theese away missions, no hardhats where needed.
Too much on the safety stuff and moralizing, hardly anything on the salvage.
So everytime this happens, the oceans are being more and more a poisonous Soup, outrageous that poison is being transported all over the oceans on a daily basis : "this cant be avoided"!
Acrylonitrile is used to manufacture some types of plastics. These plastics are used in smart phones, autos, homes, and food packaging. So this can't be avoided unless we go back to a 1930's lifestyle.
I agree with you.
Dangerours or what
Pol