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Month: November 2017

Frakt Vik

Frakt Vik

Frakt Vik
Photo: fyens.dk

The 90 meter long, 4500 dwt cargo vessel Frakt Vik ran aground near Hagenør in Skærbæk, Denmark. The cargo vessel had been underway from Aviles when it run up on a sandbar close to the shoreline. Authorities were notified and dispatched a patrol boat to the scene. After an inspection found no pollution had been released, the Frakt Vik was allowed to attempt to refloat itself. A short time later the Frakt Vik was able to free itself. The vessel proceeded to Apenrade where divers inspect the hull for damage. No reports of injuries.

Johannes P

Johannes P

Johannes P
Photo: molenkruier.nl

The 95 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Johannes P ran aground on the Lek River near Vreeswijk, Netherlands. The vessel had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The crew of the Johannes P was able to drop anchor avoiding going aground.  Another barge arrived a short time later and towed the Johannes P to a nearby jetty. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.

Johannes P
Photo: nieuwegeintv.nl
Manouk 3

Manouk 3

 

Enja
Photo: rtvutrecht.nl

The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Manouk 3 allided with the 67 meter long self-propelled barge Enja on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal near Breukelen, Netherlands. The Manouk 3 had veered off course and struck the moored Enja. The Enja broke its mooring lines and sustained a hull dent in the stern. Another barge secured the Enja back to its moorings. No reports of injuries or pollution released.