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Day: December 3, 2013

Coast Guard vessel aground

Coast Guard vessel aground

KV_ANDENES

The 105 meter long Coast Guard vessel Andenes went aground onto a reef near Rødbergsodden, Lenvik, Norway.  The Norwegian vessel suffered hull damage with water ingress into the fresh water tank.  No reports of injuries to the 67 people on board.  The Andenes was able to pull herself free and proceeded at reduced speed under her own power.  A rescue vessel and lifeboat was dispatched from Tromsø to escort the Andenes back to port.  No reports of pollution released.  There was a strong wind at the time, but there was no reports stating weather was a factor in the vessel’s grounding.

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Ever Linking

Ever Linking

EVER_LINKING

The 335 meter long, 104409 dwt container ship Ever Linking allided with a quay at Piraeus, Greece.  The Ever Linking had arrived from Tanjung Pelepas during the early morning hours when it swung out and struck the quay during mooring operations.  The container ship suffered an 10 meter long dent along and a crack along the hull over 1 meter square on its starboard side.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Ever Linking was detained for surveys.

 

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