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Day: December 18, 2016

Millau Bridge

Millau Bridge

Millau Bridge

The 366 meter long, 147443 dwt container ship Millau Bridge became disabled off Antimilos Island, Greece. The Millau Bridge was headed to Port Said from Piraeus when it suffered engine failure off the island. The crew was unable to restore power and requested assistance. Three tugs arrived on scene and towed the Millau Bridge back to Piraeus. No reports of injuries to the 23 crew, damage or pollution released.

Shizhnya

Shizhnya

Shizhnya

The 105 meter long cargo vessel Shizhnya ran aground on the Volga-Caspian Sea Canal near the 51 kilometer mark. The Shizhnya was en route to Astrakhan from Bandar Anzali when it went hard aground. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution release. A tug was dispatched to pull the Shizhnya free.