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Month: June 2012

SV Georgiy Pobedonosets

SV Georgiy Pobedonosets

The 128 meter long, 5440 dwt freighter SV Georgiy Pobedonosets collided with the tug OT-2117 on the Volga River near Samara, Russia.  The Pobedonosets, loaded with steel from St. Petersburg, suffered a steering failure causing  it to veer into the tug who was pushing four barges.   The OT-2117 ‘s hull was holed causing significant water ingress.   The OT-2117 was able to run aground on a nearby shoal to avoid the engine room flooding or sinking.   No reports of injuries on either vessel.   No pollution was released into the water from the OT-2117.  The Pobedonosets was undamaged and proceeded on to Samara.  Reports state that the tug would be salvaged.   The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Gerard Schmitter

Gerard Schmitter

The 110 meter long passenger ship Gerard Schmitter caught fire while on the Rhine River near Krefeld, Germany.  The vessel was attempting to berth at Krefeld when a malfunction started an electrical fire in the engine room.  The burning wires sent out a strong acrid smoke cloud forcing all 154 passengers and 34 crew to evacuate the vessel.  The local fire  brigade arrived on scene and were able to extinguish the blaze in short time.  One passenger had to be taken to hospital after suffering a breakdown while one crewman suffered a slight injury.   The water police have launched an investigation.  The passengers where taken to Krefeld and were allowed to reboard the vessel later that night.   Repairs to the vessel will be completed on June 18th allowing the Gerard Schmitter to continue on its voyage from Amsterdam to Strasbourg.  Reports state the damage is estimated at 50000 €.

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