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Month: September 2011

Danube Collision

Danube Collision

The 100 meter long self-propelled barge Sveti Georgi collided with the 85 meter long self-propelled barge Sveti Nikola on the Danube River near Straubing, Germany.   The Sveti Nikola suffered only slight damages, but the Sveti Georgi got caught in the current and grounded onto a nearby gravel bank.   The Water Police were called to the scene and secured the Georgi until it could be refloated the next day.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The Sveti Georgi was loaded with 1060 tons of rapeseed at the time of the incident.

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Chemical Explosion

Chemical Explosion

The 4000 dwt tanker Clipper Sund suffered a chemical explosion while moored at a quay at Antwerp, Belgium.    The explosion was caused by three chemicals leaked out.   They came into contact  which caused a chain reaction and resulting explosion and fire.   One crewman suffered severe injuries and later died in hospital.   The explosion occurred on the deck of the tanker limiting the damage to the vessel.   A hazardous materials team is assisting in cleanup.

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Irish Grounding

Irish Grounding

The 9400 dwt boxship Samskip Endeavour ran aground in Waterford Harbour, Ireland.  The Samskip had suffered a mechanical failure while entering the harbour and struck a sandbank.   The boxship was later refloated with the aid of the rising tide and a tug.   The Samskip Endeavour was sailing from Zeebrugge, Netherlands before the incident.   No reports of injury, damage or pollution being released.

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