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Month: April 2016

Giraglia

Giraglia

Giraglia
Photo: stadio24.com

The 76 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Giraglia went aground off Santa Teresa Gallura, Sardinia.  The Giraglia departed from Santa Teresa Gallura with 69 passengers and 15 crew bound for Bonifacio when the vessel suffered a power blackout.  The main engine had failed and drifted onto the rocks just off the shoreline.  The vessel requested assistance and authorities assisted in evacuating  all 69 passengers off the ferry. A tug was requested to help in refloating efforts. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Italian Coast Guard has started an investigation into the incident.

Hestia

Hestia

Hestia

The 90 meter long cargo vessel Hestia ran aground off Skagen, Denmark. The Hestia was heading to Halmstad from Ijmuiden with a cargo of steel rolls when it became stuck on a sandbank on the receding tide.  Authorities dispatched a rescue team to the scene to assist. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Reports stated the vessel was to attempt to be refloated on the next high tide.

Jan Van Gent

Jan Van Gent

Jan Van Gent
Photo: tvanouvelles.ca

The 143 meter long cargo vessel Jan Van Gent ran aground on the St. Lawrence River on Lake Saint-Pierre near Yamachiche, Quebec, Canada. The Jan Van Gent was headed to Hamilton, Ontario in ballast when it suffered engine and steering failure. The cargo vessel drifted out of the fairway and ran aground.  Tugs were dispatched to the scene and refloated the Jan Van Gent later the same day. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Jan Van Gent proceeded to Montreal for surveys.