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Erhan Araz

September 6, 2013 | Grounding

The 60 meter long, 3784 dwt freighter Erhan Araz went aground in the Bosphorus Strait near Beykoz, Turkey. The Erhan Araz was going upstream from Diliskelesi to Novorossiysk with 3400 tons of steel when it suffered a steering malfunction. The freighter’s rudder had failed and vessel ran ashore into a marina. Several local fishing boats were damaged or sank. No reports of injuries. Tugs were dispatched to refloat the Erhan Araz. No reports of pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Emilio Mitre Canal Collision

August 25, 2013 | Collision

The 225 meter long, 75200 dwt bulk freighter Thisseas and the 89 meter long, 2950 dwt freighter Plata Feeder collided on the Emilio Mitre Cana near Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Thisseas was heading down the canal after loading cargo at Renova when it collided with the Plata Feeder. Both vessels suffered only minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Both vessels proceeded to anchorage off Buenos Aires to be inspected.

Empire

July 15, 2013 | Grounding

The 171 meter long, 20316 dwt container ship Empire went aground near Anholt Østrev, Denmark. The container vessel was proceeding to Bremerhaven from Gdynia when it went aground into shallow water. Authorities dispatched a patrol boat along with an anti pollution vessel to monitor the situation. The Empire was able to be refloated a short time later and proceeded to Pakhusbugt where divers will inspect the hull for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the crew of the Empire had veered off course due to a malfunction with their GPS equipement. The crew had been warned by two other vessels that it was in danger of going aground when it was spotted the container ship’s course on radar. Reports state the crew ignored the warnings and continued on its course until it went aground.

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