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Month: June 2011

Oil Spill

Oil Spill

The oil tanker OT Moon (TK 10 LAKH)  capsized and sank in the Karnaphuli river at a jetty in the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh.  The tanker loaded with 180 metric tons of fuel oil began to sink while loading it’s oil cargo.   Nine crewmen on board were rescued.   The pollution is being released due to an open cap on the sunken tanker.    A salvage ship along with two cleaner vessels are on scene.    The fuel oil has caused a decrease amount of dissolved oxygen in the river and pollution has reach some shorelines.  Authorities will be conducting an investigation into the sinking of the tanker.

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Schall Disabled

Schall Disabled

The  50 meter long vessel Schall suffered problems with the cool water system while on the Wester-Ems.   The vessel had to be stopped by an emergency anchoring.  The Schall was taken under tow and brought to the port of Borkum, Germany.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Schooner Aground

Schooner Aground

The 88 foot long, two-masted schooner Wendameen went aground near Fort Gorges at the entrance to the harbor of Portland, Maine.  The vessel with 23 passengers and 4 crew were safely transferred and were taken to the Maine State Pier.  The Wendameen refloated with the next high tide and proceeded to the Maine State Pier.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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