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Month: August 2011

Angel 1 Aground

Angel 1 Aground

The 197 meter long, 34,942 dwt freighter Angel 1 went aground on the reefs off Poudres-d’Or, Mauritius.  The Angel 1 was loaded with 30,000 tons of rice bound for the Ivory Coast suffered an engine failure on Friday.  The master decided he could not proceed, the vessel slammed into the coral reef.   Later reports state there is a leak, but hull inspections were unable to reveal the source of the water ingress.  Authorities have responded by having the fuel on board the Angel 1 to be pumped out before any could leak causing an ecological disaster.   A salvage team from Greece has been requested to help pull the freighter free.   No reports of injury of the 28 crew on board.

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Belomorye Disabled

Belomorye Disabled

Tekhnolog Konyukhov

The 34 meter long, 49 dwt passenger ship Belomorye became disabled in the White Sea when the Belomorye’s main engine had failed.   The master of the Belomorye contacted the authorities which dispatched the salvage vessel Tekhnolog Konyukhov from Arkhangelsk.   The salvage vessel reached the scene while the crew on the Belomorye were able to restart the engine.   The two vessels continued to Arkhangelsk.   The passenger ship had 32 passengers and six crew on board.   No reports of injury or pollution being released.

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Passengers Assist With Docking

Passengers Assist With Docking

The 27 meter long, 288 gt high speed ferry Tidebaronessen suffered steering gear failure on the Oslo Fjord.  The ferry had left Aker Brygge with passengers bound for Son.   However, the Tidebaronessen changed direction and headed for Nesoddtanngen due to the steering failure.  As the ferry was to dock, the crew announced that the vessel was not able to berth.    Passengers  were told that the vessel could not berth and that if any passengers could assist with docking.   After 15 minutes and the aid of several passenger,  the ferry was able to berth.   No reports of injury.

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