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Month: August 2018

Koh I Noor

Koh I Noor

Koh I Noor
Photo: omropfryslan.nl

The 28 meter long sailing passenger vessel Koh I Noor ran aground on the aqueduct at Woudsend, Netherlands. The Koh I Noor was attempting to cross over the aqueduct when the vessel struck bottom.  An initial investigation found the sailing vessel had too much draught to safely transverse the aqueduct.  Authorities are attempting to refloat the Koh I Noor while divers inspect the aqueduct for damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Svyatov Spiridon

Svyatov Spiridon

Svyatov Spiridon
Photo: nordlys.no

The 40 meter long fishing vessel Svyatov Spiridon caught fire while berthed in Båtsfjord, Norway. The fire started around midnight and quickly grew in intensity. The 17 crew on board were evacuated off the vessel and local fire brigades were called to the scene. Fire fighters spent over 10 hours to contain the blaze.  No details to the source of the fire or what extent of damage the fire had on the trawler.  No reports of injuries.  Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Darwin

Darwin

Darwin

The 75 meter long, 1537 dwt cargo vessel Darwin ran aground in the Lillebælt off Årø Island, Denmark.  The Darwin was heading for Kolding from Hamburg with a cargo of sunflower meal when it grounded in shallow water.  No reports of injuries.

The Darwin remained aground as authorities requested diver to inspect the hull for damage.  Reports state the cargo vessel had grounded near a fish farm and authorities were concerned over possible release of pollution.

Divers inspected the hull and found no damage.  The tug Baltsund was dispatched to the scene and pulled the Darwin free.  The Darwin continued on its voyage to Kolding.