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Day: October 10, 2012

Terry Tres

Terry Tres

The 93 meter long, 3036 dwt freighter Terry Tres went aground near Santa Luzia Island, Capo Verde.  No reports of injuries.   The Terry Tres was en route from Lisbon, Portugal to Porto Novo, Capo Verde.  No further details reported.

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Sarfaq Ittuk

Sarfaq Ittuk

The 70 meter long, 163 dwt passenger ship Sarfaq Ittuk went aground in the harbour at Qarqurtoq, Greenland.  The vessel was attempting to leave the harbour when it was pushed off course by strong winds.  There were no injuries to the 86 passengers or 21 crew on board.   The Sarfaq Ittuk was able to refloat itself  the next day and proceeded back to its berth at Qarqurtoq.  Divers inspected the hull and found some minor damage.   The vessel proceeded to Nuuk where it would be repaired.  No reports of any pollution being released.

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