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Day: January 22, 2012

Hamed II

Hamed II

The 45 meter long supply vessel Hamed II sank off the breakwater at Al Hamriya Port, Dubai, UAE.   The Hamed II was at anchor riding out bad weather with gale force winds and waves up to six meters when the anchor line snapped and the vessel went adrift.   The Hamed II was quickly swamped by the waves and sank some 30 meters off the breakwater.   Five crewmen were able to escape, but the master of the vessel was reported missing.   The Hamed II rests in 12 meters of water near the sunken tanker Lady Moon which sank the week before.  Reports state the vessel had no cargo on board.

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Maersk Semakau

Maersk Semakau

The 319 meter long 85250 dwt container ship Maersk Semakau went aground in the Suez Canal.   The vessel was able to refloat itself and proceeded to anchorage to be inspected.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Frankenland

Frankenland

The 110 meter long tanker-barge Frankenland allided with a train bridge on the Main River near Hanau, Germany.   The vessel was heading downstream when it had not  lowered the wheelhouse enough to clear the bridge.  Reports state the water level was an additional 2.5 meters above normal reducing the clearance further.   The Frankenland became stuck with the wheelhouse crushed.  Traffic on the bridge was stopped for several hours so it could be inspected, but no significant damage was found.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.     The water police has stated this incident was due to human error.

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