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Month: June 2011

Wakay Disabled

Wakay Disabled

Map of Batanes showing the location of Basco
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The motor vessel Wakay becamed disabled near the port of Basco, Batanes, Philippines amidst rough seas.   The vessel was bound for Manila with cattle, empty gas tanks and recyclable plastic suffered engine problems and went adrift.   The Wakay contacted the Philippine Coast Guard for assistance.   Rescue vessels were able to reach the scene, but rough seas prevented getting close to the Wakay.   The following morning a rescue vessel was able to secure a towline to the Wakay and brought the vessel to Basco Port.  The Wakay is undergoing repairs.

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Limestone Lady in the French Quarter

Limestone Lady in the French Quarter

The 41 meter long towboat Limestone Lady went aground on the Mississippi River near the French Quarter, New Orleans, Lousiana.   The Limestone Lady was pushing 14 empty barges when it suffered a power failure when it struck the rocks the lay in front of the levee.   Another tug arrived and kept the barges in place until the crew of the Limestone Lady were able to make repairs and restore power.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Vessel Sinks on Danube

Vessel Sinks on Danube

A vessel sank near the left bank of the Danube near Eckartsau, Austria.   The vessel being pushed by a dredger was heading upstream when it swung perpendicular to the flow of the river and sank.   No one was injured, but river traffic has been closed near the wreck.