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Month: September 2014

Ince Inebolu

Ince Inebolu

Ince Inebolu
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The 190 meter long, 52,376 dwt bulk carrier Ince Inebolu ran aground off Astypalaia Island, Greece.  The Ince Inebolu was  en route to Russia from Yemen in ballast when it ran ashore  resulting in hull damage and minor water ingress in the bow.  No reports of injuries to the 22 crew, damage or pollution released.  Reports state the flooding was under control and the Greek Coast Guard was on scene.  A tug was requested to help refloat the vessel. The cause of the grounding was not reported.

 

American Spirit

American Spirit

American Spirit
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The 1004 foot long self-unloading bulk carrier American Spirit ran aground in the Straits of Mackinac between Round Island and Mackinac Island. The American Spirit was en route from Two Harbors, Minnesota to Gary, Indiana with 64,800 tons of iron ore when it was pushed by strong winds out of the navigation channel onto a muddy bank.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The bulk carrier Sam Laud unloaded some of the iron ore off the American Spirit and pulled the American Spirit free.  The American Spirit proceeded to an anchorage off St. Ignace for inspection.


Omskiy 107

Omskiy 107

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The 108 meter long, 3248 dwt cargo ship Omskiy 107 ran aground on the Volga River near the 2227 kilometer mark. The Omskiy 107 was en route to Iran from Privolzhskoye with 2765 tons of barley when the vessel grounded on its starboard side when the vessel had steered too far outside the fairway.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution. The Omskiy 107 may be lightered before it can be refloated.