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Month: May 2012

Kapitan Bolsunovskiy

Kapitan Bolsunovskiy

The 93 meter long, 1753 dwt trawler Kapitan Bolsunovskiy sank in the Bering Sea near Dezhnev Point, Chukchi Peninsula, Russia.  The trawler had struck some ice which had holed the vessel’s hull.   The Kapitan Bolsunovskiy suffered uncontrolled water ingress in the cargo hold quickly flooding the vessel.   The crew requested assistance with the fishing vessel Dersu Uzala responding.  The 90 crew on board the Kapitan Bolsunovskiy were safely rescued before the Kapitan Bolsunovskiy went to the bottom.   No reports of injuries and no details to the amount of pollution released.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Tough Day for the SS Badger

Tough Day for the SS Badger

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During it’s first voyage of 2012, the 125 meter long, 3058 dwt ro-ro ferry S.S. Badger ran aground in the harbor at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The Badger had left Ludington, Michigan behind schedule when it reached Manitowoc.   As it approached the pier,  it became struck bottom in the harbor.   A tug was requested and a few hours it was able to assist the ferry to the pier.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Badger remained in Manitowoc another four hours after one of the engines suffered a malfunction.

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Marineco Hathi

Marineco Hathi

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The 23 meter long tug Marineco Hathi ran aground on the breakwater outside the port at Oostende, Belgium.   The tug was maneuvering to drop anchor when it became stuck in the shallows.   The Marineco Hathi was able to refloat itself at the next high tide.   The tug proceeded into the port of Oostende where it berthed to allow divers to inspect the vessel for damage.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The Marineco Hathi had been working on the wind farm on the Thornton Bank  to help connect the wind farm to the power station onshore.

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