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Month: May 2011

Unlucky at Argentia

Unlucky at Argentia

Reports state the 127 meter long, 7,541 dwt boxship Reykjafoss went aground on arrival to Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada.   While there were no injuries, the vessel will require assistance to be freed.   Cargo slated for Reykjafoss has been transferred to another vessel.   Earilier on April 30, the Reykajfoss became disabled just ouside Argentia.    The vessel was sailing for Norfolk, Virginia when it struck an object damaging the propeller and knocking out the main engine.   The Reykajfoss had to be towed back Argentia where the cargo was unloaded.

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Athena Fire

Athena Fire

The fishing processing vessel Athena caught fire and suffered multiple explosions while at moored at Runavik, Faroe Islands.   Coastguard vessels arrived on scene and attempted to extinguish the the fire using water canons.  However, much of the superstructure has already been damaged by fire.   The Athena was being rebuilt at Runavik from a previous fire off Falmouth on October 2010.  No reports of injuries.

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Double Prosperity Hits Reef

Double Prosperity Hits Reef

The motor vessel Double Prosperity went aground at Bakud Reef, Kiamba, Philippines.   The vessel loaded with 65,900 metric tons of coal had left Australia bound for India when it struck the reef.   The Double Prosperity suffered hull damage with a small hole near the port forepeak.   Reports state the  majority of the vessel rests on the reef and will be difficult to refloat.    There are additional concerns that oil or coal pollution will be released onto the reef.  Initial probe into the incident  has identified the cause of the accident as human error.

Update: Reports of an oil slick have been confirmed.  An underwater inspection found that the bunker tanks holding the fuel are leaking.   No reports on what steps are being done to limit the environmental impact to the reef and surrounding waters.

 

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