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Aster Alvar

February 10, 2020 | Grounding
Aster Alvar
Photo: kentgazetesi.com

On February 7. the 130 meter long, 7697 dwt tanker Aster Alvar ran aground off the Çınarcık beach in the Sea of Marmara.  The Aster Alvar was underway in the Sea of Marmara when it suffered engine failure.  Without power, the tanker was pushed by strong winds until it ran aground just short of the shoreline.

Authorities were alerted and dispatched two tugs to the scene.  The tugs were able to refloat the Aster Alvar and took the tanker under tow to a nearby shipyard.  The Aster Alvar was later inspected for damage. Reports state no injuries, damage or pollution released.

Aurelio

February 8, 2020 | Grounding
Aurelio
Photo: ct100.ro

On February 6, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Aurelio ran aground in the Black Sea at the port of Constanta, Romania. The Aurelio had been at its berth when strong winds cause it to break the mooring lines. The Aurelio was blown across the port until it ran aground on a sandbank near the remains of an old shipwreck. No reports of injuries.

Authorities dispatched two vessels to help refloat the Aurelio.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

Atlantis Armona

January 17, 2020 | Allision
Chamisa-D
Photo: ad.nl

The 93 meter long, 3517 dwt tanker Atlantis Armona allided with 3 self-propelled barges along with the 6980 dwt, 135 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Chamisa-D at Botlek, Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Atlantis Armona had arrived in ballast at Botlek and was maneuvering to berth at a quay when a signal confusion to the engine room put the tanker astern rather than ahead. The tanker struck 3 self-propelled barges which sustained minor hull damage.  The Chamisa-D broke its mooring lines and was pushed into the quay.  The Chamisa-D sustained hull damage and will remain in port until repairs can be completed.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  All the vessels involved in the incident were inspected for damage. Reports state the Atlantis Armona will make repairs and continue on its way to load a cargo of linseed oil.

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