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Month: October 2014

Røsund

Røsund

Røsund
Photo: an.no

The 80 meter long ro-ro ferry Røsund becamed disabled while berthed at a quay in Skarberget, Norway.  Two lorries were loaded on the vessel and their weight caused the ferry to list to starboard. The sudden list caused the ramp to fall into the water.  One passenger fell overboard into the sea. The crew Røsund were able to get counterweights set and level the vessel again. No reports of damage or pollution released.

Geroy Rossii Pyatnitskih

Geroy Rossii Pyatnitskih

Geroy Rossii Pyatnitskih

The 140 meter long tanker Geroy Rossii Pyatnitskih ran aground on the Don River near the 3027 kilometer mark. The Geroy Rossii Pyatnitskih was en route to Azov from Astrakhan with 4500 tons of gasoline when it grounded. A tug was dispatched and was able to refloat the tanker a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Run Wu 9

Run Wu 9

Run Wu 9
Photo: Shipspotting.com

The 97 meter long cargo vessel Run Wu 9 sank in the East China Sea off Dachen Island, Zhenjiang, China.  The crew reported to authorities that the Run Wu 9 had suffered water ingress while in strong winds and heavy seas.  Authorities dispatched a rescue boat to the scene.  All  15 crew from the Run Wu 9 were rescued a few minutes before the Run Wu 9 sank. No reports of injuries.  The Run Wu 9 was en route  to Ningbo from Dongshan Dao.  The cause of the water ingress was not reported.