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Month: May 2017

Travestern

Travestern

Travestern
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On May 21, the 161 meter long, 17088 tanker Travestern ran aground on the St. Lawrence River (Lake St. Francis) near Cornwall, Ontario. The Travestern was headed to Montreal from Hamilton when it stranded on Lancaster Bar. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene and were able to refloat the tanker a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Authorities state the vessel was escorted to an anchorage near Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec where the tanker will be inspected for damage. The cause of the grounding was not reported.

Fast Herman

Fast Herman

Fast Herman

On May 21, the 83 meter long, 3480 dwt cargo vessel Fast Herman ran aground in the Baltic Sea near Ruegen, Germany. The Fast Herman was en route to Luebeck from Szczecin when it stranded on the Prerow Bank. The vessel was not able to free itself and requested assistance. A tug was dispatched to the scene and was able to pull the Fast Herman free. The vessels proceeded to Rostock where the Fast Herman will undergo an inspection. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Da Zhi

Da Zhi

Da Zhi

On May 18, the 180 meter long, 29496 dwt cargo vessel Da Zhi allided with the quay at Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Da Zhi was maneuvering to berth at the quay when it struck a gantry crane. The crane fell backwards and collapsed onto several containers.  No reports of injuries, but the crane and several containers were significantly damaged. No reports of pollution released.