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Day: March 24, 2012

Odeon and SL Elly

Odeon and SL Elly

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The 187 meter long self-propelled barge GMS Odeon along with the barge SL Elly ran aground on the Danube River near 2277 kilometer mark.   The vessels were en route to Linz from Rotterdam with 3300 tons of iron ore when the rudder system failed.   The connection ropes between the vessels broke allowing the SL Elly to run aground on a shoal.   The Odeon secured its position to the bank due to the strong current.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

 

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Lady Cheryl

Lady Cheryl

Photo: Victoria Police

The 27 meter long fishing vessel Lady Cheryl ran aground near Point Nepean, Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, Australia.  The vessel was headed out of port to fish in rough seas with swells up to 6 meters when it struck an object on the rocky bottom.  All six crew on board the vessel were safely rescued by the water police.  The vessel later sank with only a section of the stern visible surrounded by a fuel spill.   The Lady Cheryl was fully loaded with 30,000 liters of diesel fuel at the time of the grounding.  Authorities state the master of the vessel had tested positive for alcohol.  Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.


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