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Month: July 2012

Sveabulk

Sveabulk

Photo: vol.no

The 72 meter long, 1465 dwt bulk freighter Sveabulk ran up on the rocks at Brottøy, Norway.  The Sveabulk suffered a small hole in the forepeak along with four meter long dent along the keel.  No reports of injuries.  The crew moved the vessel’s excavator from the forepeak to the aft to help free itself from the rocks.   A tug was on scene and assisted in refloating the Sveabulk.    The Sveabulk was travelling in ballast from Stokmarknes en route to Blokken where a cargo of gravel awaited.  The Sveabulk proceeded to Harstad for repairs.

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Atlantic Breeze

Atlantic Breeze

Photos: Thomas Contracting

The fishing vessel Atlantic Breeze ran aground near the entrance to Nassau Sound near Jacksonville, Florida on June 5, 2012.   The fishing vessel suffered water ingress and The Coast Guard rescued the three crew on board the Atlantic Breeze and took them safely ashore.  The Atlantic Breeze later capsized and sank.   The Atlantic Breeze was later salvaged by MOBRO Marine and Thomas Contracting.   The fishing vessel was safely removed from the sound on July 5.   The salvage was delayed by tropical storm Debby for 10 days.

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Frigate Aground

Frigate Aground

Map of the Spratly Islands.
Map of the Spratly Islands. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Chinese Navy Jianghu class frigate No. 560 ran aground in the South China Sea on Half Moon Shoal off the Spratly Islands.  The frigate was stuck fast and was unable to free itself.  The vessel was on patrol in the disputed waters when it struck the shoal.  The Chinese authorities have stated that the no one was injured and that salvage operations were being conducted.

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