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Month: July 2016

Johanna

Johanna

Johanna
Photo: aftenposten.no

On July 9, the 28 meter long, 115 dwt sailing vessel Johanna ran aground off Nesottddtangen, Norway. The Johanna was on a summer cruise with 149 passengers and seven crew when it suffered water ingress. The crew was unable to stop the flooding and intentionally ran the vessel aground. All passengers and crew abandoned ship and evacuated to the shore. The Johanna continued to sink by the stern until only part of the superstructure remained above water. Built in 1892, the sailing ship was one of the oldest still in use in Norway. No reports of injuries.  Authorities do not yet know what the cause of the water ingress, but have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Hengfeng 907

Hengfeng 907

Hengfeng 907

On July 8, the 4700 dwt cargo vessel Hengfeng 907 went adrift on the Jinsha River near near Yibin, China. The Hengfeng 907, loaded with 3200 tons of phosphate, had been moored at a dock when heavy rains cause the river levels to rise some 7 meters. The Hengfeng 907 had its mooring lines snap and the cargo vessel drifted down the river. Authorities were alerted and dispatched vessels to her aid. After several hours, rescuers were able to help secure an anchor and prevented the Hengfeng 907 from a possible capsizing. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Sergiy Radonezhskiy

Sergiy Radonezhskiy

The 81 dwt fishing vessel Sergiy Radonezhskiy ran aground in Oprichnik Bay near Kamenka, Russia.The trawler had sustained hull damage with several 200 centimeter cracks resulting in some water ingress. Nine of the 10 crew were taken ashore while the master remained on board. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state a salvage vessel was on scene to assist in recovery efforts.