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Akademik Ioffe

August 24, 2018 | Grounding

Akademik Ioffe

The 117 meter long passenger cruise ship Akademik Ioffe ran aground in the Gulf of Boothia near Kugaaruk, Nunavut, Canada. The vessel was on a cruise of the arctic with 160 passengers and crew when it struck bottom and sustained water ingress.  Authorities were alerted and dispatched two icebreakers and various aircraft to the scene.  Even with damage, the Akademik Ioffe was in stable condition and there were no injuries on board. 

Owners of the Akademik Ioffe dispatched another vessel, the Akademik Sergey Vavilov, to the scene the following morning.  Aided by authorities, all passengers and some crew were transferred off the Akademik Ioffe to the Akademic Sergey Vavilov.  A small number of crew remained on board when the the passengers ship was refloated and proceeded to Kugaaruk where it anchored. No reports of pollution released.

Amur 2507

August 8, 2018 | Grounding

Amur 2507

The 115 meter long, 3340 dwt cargo vessel Amur 2507 ran aground on the Don River near Shmat, Russia.  The Amur 2507 was en route to Samsun, Turkey from Rostov-on-Don with a cargo of wheat when it grounded on the river.  Tugs were dispatched to the scene, but were unable to refloat the cargo vessel.  Indications suggest the Amur 2507 will need to be lightered before it can be refloated.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  

Amadeus Classic

July 27, 2018 | Allision
Amadeus Classic
Photo: rtvnoord.nl

On July 25, the 110 meter long river cruise ship Amadeus Classic allided with a bridge over the Van Starkenborgh Canal in Aduard, Netherlands.  The Amadeus Classic was attempting to pass under the bridge when its rails on the top deck struck the underside of the bridge. The bridge sustained minimal damage, but the rails on the cruise ship were twisted and crushed.  No reports of injures or pollution released.  Reports state the water level in the canal was 20 centimeters higher than normal levels, but within normal operating conditions.

 

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