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Month: December 2013

Amorella

Amorella

Photo: alandstidningen.ax
Photo: alandstidningen.ax

The 171 meter long, 3690 dwt ro-ro ferry Amorella went aground off Föglö,  Åland Islands near Långnäsvägen.  The Amorella had departed from Turku with 1945 passengers and 69 crewmen bound for Stockholm.  As the vessel passed through the Åland Islands, it suffered a power blackout and went adrift.  Without electricity or steerage, the Amorella ran aground onto a shoal.

Fifteen minutes after the vessel grounded, power was restored on the Amorella. Reports state there was no panic on board, but some passengers had grabbed life vests and went out of deck.  Rescue vessels along with helicopters were dispatched to the scene.  An inspector and diver were transported to the Amorella a few hours later.  An inspection showed the ferry had damaged its ballast tank in the bow.

Six hours after the ferry went aground, the Amorella was pulled free with the assistance of  a tug.  The ferry refloated off the shoal in just five minutes.  The ferry then proceeded under its own power for Mariehamn.  There passengers will  be transferred to other vessels to continue their voyage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Endorphin

Endorphin


The 58 foot fishing vessel Endorphin became disabled off the coast of Montauk, New York. The Endorphin had lost power and gone adrift with 3 crewmen aboard in high seas with waves reaching 15 feet.  Another vessel spotted the Endorphin and contacted the Coast Guard.  The Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma arrived on scene and took the fishing boat under tow.  Both vessels proceeded back towards Montauk Inlet where another Coast Guard rescue boat will take over towing the Endorphin back into port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Bogdan

Bogdan

BOGDAN

The 142 meter long, 13898 dwt bulk freighter Bogdan allided with a wall near the Iroquois Lock on the St. Lawrence River.  The Bogdan was attempting to slide the wall into the lock when it struck the wall and went crossways blocking the channel with her anchors.  Traffic was halted as the lock crew attempted to maneauver the freighter and clear the channel.  The Bogdan was secured the following day and tied-up awaiting inspection.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Bogdan was en route to Cork, Ireland.

 

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