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Day: April 1, 2012

Amerloq

Amerloq

The 64 meter long fishing vessel Amerloq became disabled and went aground on a reef off Rogn Island near Langevag, Norway.  The Amerloq had suffered an engine failure while en route to Tromso before running aground.   A Lifeboat from Ålesund and a helicopter from Florø were dispatched to the scene.  The lifeboat was able to connect a towline to the Amerloq and proceeded to the Fiskerstrand shipyard.   No reports of injuries to the 26 crew on board or any pollution being released.

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Chabira

Chabira

The 43 meter long, 288 dwt dredger Chabira sprung a leak and sank while berthed at Klaipeda, Lithuania.  Authorities placed an oil boom around the vessel to contain any pollution released.  No reports of injuries.   Reports state the vessel will be raised.  No further details reported.

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