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Day: June 25, 2013

Algorail

Algorail

Photo: mlive.com
Photo: mlive.com

The 640 foot long, 23320 dwt bulk freighter Algorail went aground on the Saginaw River near Bay City, Michigan.  The Algorail was proceeding to Zilwaukee with its cargo of salt when it became stuck in the shipping channel.  The vessel was unable to refloat itself and requested assistance by a tug.  The tug attempted to free the vessel, but it required the freighter to lighten some its cargo before it floated free.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The cause of the grounding may be due to silting in the river.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Klippen

Klippen

KLIPPEN

The 20 meter long buoy tender Klippen went aground near Törevägen, Sweden.  The vessel was proceeding to check on buoys in the Kalix archipelago when it grounded.   The vessel suffered some damage to its hull.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Klippen proceeded to a shipyard for repairs.  The authorities have launched an invesstigation into the incident.

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Zenith

Zenith

ZENITH

The 208 meter long, 4915 dwt passenger cruise ship Zenith caught fire near Venice, Italy.  The fire started in the vessel’s engine room while the cruise ship was en route to Venice from Ravenna with 1672 passengers on board.  The crew was able to extinguish the blaze, but the fire had damaged the main engine disabling the ship.   The Zenith dropped anchor until it could be towed to Venice.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state the repairs to the engine would be completed by the following day.

 

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