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Month: April 2012

Alteland

Alteland

The 114 meter long, 4600 dwt ro-ro freighter Alteland ran aground near Hallstavik, Sweden.   The vessel was en route to Luebeck from Hallstavik when the vessel went aground after the crew made a navigational error.  No reports of injuries to the 10 crew on board or damage.  No signs of leaks or pollution released.  Divers were requested to check the hull.

Update: Later reports have stated the vessel suffered a power blackout which led to the vessel going aground.

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Collision off Hanstholm

Collision off Hanstholm

Isabella

The 225 meter long, 70029 dwt freighter Id Red Sea collided with the  fishing vessel Isabella – SIN 177 off Hanstholm, Denmark.  The freighter clipped the bow of the wood hulled fishing vessel during the night.   The Isabella suffered damage to its bow and suffered some water ingress.  The Id Red Sea had no visible signs of damage from the collision.   No injuries reported from either vessel.   The Isabella was able to proceed to Hanstholm under its own power where it will be drydocked for further inspection.  Authorities have started an investigation into the incident.

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EN ONE

EN ONE

photo: R.Eswarraj

The supply vessel En-One  ran aground on the Gurupur river at Mangalore, India.  The vessel had just been launched from the Bharati Shipyard when it stranded on a sandbank.  No reports of injuries or damage.  The water level on the river was low at the time of the grounding.   Reports state the channel require dredging.    The navigation channel in the river has been a source of friction between the shipyard and local fishermen.

 

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