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Month: May 2011

Aground on the St. Lawrence River

Aground on the St. Lawrence River

The 144.2 meter long, 16600 dwt tanker Sten Suomi went aground on the St. Lawrence River near the town of Saint-Zotique, Quebec, Canada.  The Sten Suomi was proceeding up the St. Lawrence River in ballast when it dropped it’s anchor causing the bow to hit the river bottom.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.   The Sten Suomi is to be released later with the assistance from tugboats.  Officals are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Beryl sinks off Shetland Islands

Beryl sinks off Shetland Islands

The fishing vessel Beryl BF411 sank off the coast of Unst Island, Shetland Islands.  The fishing vessel had contacted the Shetland Coast Guard that the vessel was taking on water and the pumps aboard the vessel were unable to keep up.  The Coast Guard responded by sending out a helicopter with additional pumps.   A nearby fishing vessel Onward also responded.   The Onward alongside the Beryl BF411 to take on board 4 of the Beryl’s crew.  The master of the Beryl stayed onboard to wait for the additional pumps.   As the helicopter arrive, the Beryl had listed heavily preventing the use of the pumps.  The master of Beryl abandoned ship and was picked up by the Onward.  No reports of injuries.

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Conzelo Sinks

Conzelo Sinks

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The 50 meter long tanker-barge Conzelo sank in early morning hours while moored in the outer harbor in Hansweert, Zeeland, Netherlands.  The master with his two sons on board were able to abandon ship in time.   One son was still asleep and had to leap into the water before the Conzelo went down.   No one was injured.   The vessel was loaded with cement and now rests 9 meters below water.  Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.   The vessel does not block or hinder traffic in the harbour.

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