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Agia Theodora

October 29, 2024 | Grounding
Agia Theodora
Photo: newsbomb.gr

On the evening of October 28, the 76.5 meter long, 2336 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Agia Theodora (IMO: 8822155) ran aground in the Ionian Sea 4 nautical miles off Igoumenitsa, Greece. The ferry was on a voyage from Corfu to Igoumenitsa with 550 passengers and 16 crew on board when it ran aground in shallow water. Unable to free itself, the Agia Theodora requested assistance. The Greek Coast Guard dispatched multiple vessels and tugboats to assist in refloating the ferry.

The ferry aided by the tugboats was able to refloat itself a short time later. The vessels proceeded to Igoumenitsa without out issue. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Alphenaar

October 26, 2024 | Allision
Alphenaar
Photo: 112hm.nl

On the morning of October 24, the 90 meter long self-propelled container barge Alphenaar (MMSI: 244059204) allided with the railway bridge over the Gouwe River near Gouda, Netherlands. The Alphenaar became wedged under the bridge as it attempted to pass underneath. The Alphenaar was able to free itself and added some additional ballast water to help lower the barge in the water. The vessel then proceeded safely under the bridge. Authorities detained the Alphenaar when it reach the lock to the Hollandsche Ijssel. Train traffic was halted near Gouda until engineers could investigate the damage to the bridge.

Reports state traffic resumed on the bridge a few hours later.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released on the Alphenaar.

Alonissos

October 19, 2024 | Grounding

Alonissos

On the afternoon of October 12, the 190 meter long, 56,648 dwt bulk carrier Alonissos (IMO: 9566916) ran aground on the Paraná River south of Rosario at General Lagos Harbour, Argentina. The Alonissos had loaded some 37000 tons of soybean at San Lorenzo when it ran aground while doing an anchoring maneuver.

The Alonissos remained aground for three days until on October 15 the bulk carrier was freed by three tugs. Authorities reported the Alonissos had exceeded the maximum draft of 9.97 meters by 0.2 meters.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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