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Month: January 2012

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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Jessica

Jessica

The 105 meter long tanker-barge Jessica released pollution into the Rhine-Herne Canal.   Authorities were alerted to a 15 kilometer long oil spill in the waterway.   The authorities discovered the Jessica was the vessel releasing the oil and detained the vessel at Oberhausen.   An estimated 100 litres of diesel had leaked through a damage vent.   The canal was closed a short time to allow recovery, but the diesel had disappated too much to be removed from the waterway.  No reports of injuries.  No reports if the vessel or master was fined.

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Seaford 2

Seaford 2

 

The 1100 dwt freighter Seaford 2 sank off San Jose, Antique, Philippines. The freighter, loaded 47,000 bags of cement, suffered a severe list prompting the crew to send out a distress call. The Philippine Coast Guard responded and rescued all 18 crew before the Seaford 2 sank. Reports state there is some concern of pollution being released from the 7,000 liters of diesel fuel on board. Authorities are investigating into the incident.

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