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Month: September 2014

Europalink

Europalink

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The 214 meter long passenger ro-ro ferry Europalink ran aground off the islet Peristeres near Corfu, Greece. The passenger ship ran onto the rocks and sustained hull damaged. The vessel turned around and returned to Kerkyra aided by two tugs. In port, divers inspected the hull and found the vessel had suffered several cracks along its starboard hull.  No reports of injuries to the 692 passengers and 70 crew on board.  Passengers disembarked and were given other travel arrangements. The Europalink was detained by authorities until repairs could be completed.

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Green Freezer

Green Freezer

Green Freezer
Photo: mbl.is

On September 17, the 109 meter long cargo ship Green Freezer ran aground off Fáskrúðsfjörður, Iceland. The Green Freezer had struck onto a skerry.  No reports of injuries. The tanker Laugafell was dispatched to the scene.  Some 140 tons of fuel oil was pumped off the vessel to help lighten the Green Freezer and reduce the risk of pollution released.  The Icelandic Coast Guard vessel Thor pulled the Green Freezer free on September 20.  The oil was then pumped back to the Green Freezer from the Laugafell.  Both vessels proceeded to Fáskrúðsfjörður.  No reports of pollution released.

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Paul R. Tregurtha

Paul R. Tregurtha

Paul R. Tregurtha
Photo: gCaptain

The 1013 foot long bulk self-unloader Paul R. Tregurtha ran aground on Lake Superior in Duluth harbor, Minnesota.  The Paul R. Tregurtha was departing Duluth with a cargo of coal when it made a navigational error.  The vessel ran aground a few meters off the shoreline.  Two tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Paul R. Tregurtha later the same day.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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