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Month: September 2011

Janine Broken

Janine Broken

The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Janine broke-in-two after the vessel became stuck on the Hunte near Neuenhuntorf, Germany.   The Janine loaded with 1,000 tons of ore suffered rudder failure and drifted until went aground with the bow on one shoreline and the stern on the other.   As the tide lowered, the vessel’s midsection hung unsupported in the air until it broke-in-two.   No one was hurt in the incident.  Authorities have placed booms around the Janine to help contain any leaking fuel.

Link to Video (German)

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Long Island II Aground

Long Island II Aground

The 33 foot long fishing vessel Long Island II went aground in shallow waters off Bellingham, Washington.   The fishing vessel with three men on board sent out a distress signal.   A nearby fishing vessel responded and safely brought them to shore.   The Coast Guard responded and assisted with the rescue.    Authorities have started cleanup efforts by placing booms around the Long Island II.   The fishing vessel had 175 gallons of fuel on board at the time of the incident.   Reports stated a light sheen was spotted around the vessel.    The owner has hired a firm who was able to refloat the fishing vessel a few days later.

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Waibel 11 Aground

Waibel 11 Aground

The vessel Waibel 11 went aground on the Rhine River near Plittersdorf, Germany.   The Waibel’s rudder had failed and the vessel drifted onto a gravel bank.   The Waibel 11 was unable to free itself and a dredger has been requested to lighter the Waibel of 600 tons of its 2100 tons of gravel on board.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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