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Month: June 2013

Elize V

Elize V

The 100 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Elize V loaded with 1800 tons of gas oil went aground  near Harlingen, Netherlands.  The Elize V had veered out of the fairway and went up onto a sandbar.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  A boom was placed around the Elize V as a precaution. Another tanker was brought alongside and lightered off some of the gas oil.   The Elize V was then refloated later the same day and proceeded to Harlingen for inspection.  Reports state there were high winds in the area which may have contributed to the grounding.

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Celeste Ann

Celeste Ann

Celeste Ann 1

The offshore supply vessel Celeste Ann collided with an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Mississippi River near Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.  The Celeste Ann later sank.   The 4 crew and 19 passengers on board were able to be safely transferred to another nearby vessel.  No reports of injuries.  The rig was undamaged.   Some pollution was released with a gasoline sheen was spotted where the Celeste Ann sank.   A boom was deployed to contain the spill.   The cause of incident was not yet known.   The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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Victoria Clipper 3

Victoria Clipper 3

Photo: Clippervacations.com
Photo: Clippervacations.com

The 30 meter long catamaran passenger ship Victoria Clipper 3 suffered a fire while on a day trip to the San Juan Islands from Seattle. The fire started in some insulation surrounding the vessel’s engines.  The crew sealed the room and extinguished the blaze using the vessel’s fire suppression system.  No reports of injuries to the crew or the 159 passengers on board.   The vessel proceeded to a nearby marina.   The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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