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Month: May 2012

Karanna

Karanna

The 37 foot long fishing vessel Karanna went aground near Neah Bay, Washington.   The crewman at the wheel had fallen asleep allowing the vessel to run aground just shy of the cliff-faced shoreline.  The three men on board contacted the Coast Guard requesting assistance.    The Coast Guard dispatched the 47-foot lifeboat to the scene, but was unable reach the fishing vessel which was resting in too shallow of water.   The three crew swam to the lifeboat safely.   No reports of injuries.   The Karanna had suffered some water ingress, but stayed afloat.   Reports state no fuel leaked and there was no pollution released.   Salvage efforts will begin when weather permits.

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Lezhevo

Lezhevo

The 80 meter long, 2300 dwt freighter Lezhevo struck the yacht Huglo in the Kiel Canal near Schulp, Germany.  The Lezhevo suffered no damage, but the yacht suffered extensive damage.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.   The Lezhevo was headed to Bornholmgat from Bilbao.   Reports state the Huglo was able to stay afloat and safely reached Rendsburg.

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Cathma

Cathma

The 111 meter long, 6090 dwt freigher Cathma became disabled in the Gulf of Bothnia near Holmsund, Sweden.  The Cathma had suffered engine failure and requested assistance.   A tug took the freighter under tow and proceeded to Holmsund.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.  The Cathma was en route to Kaskinen from Kiel.

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