Galisa

Galisa

On January 1, the 115 meter long,3261 dwt cargo vessel Galisa allided with the 114 meter long, 3209 dwt cargo vessel Volgo Balt 236 at the port of Yeysk, Russia. The Galisa was maneuvering to berth at Yeysk when the vessel struck the moored Volgo-Balt 236.  The Galisa suffered only a minor dent in the bow, but the Volg0-Balt 236 sustained a portside hull breach amidship. The breach was above the waterline and no reports of water ingress. Authorities report the incident was due to strong winds at the time. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Gure Uxua

Gure  Uxua
Photo: twitter

The 24 meter long fishing vessel Gure Uxua became disabled off Cariño, Spain. The fishing vessel had  suffered engine failure and went adrift. The crew requested assistance with the lifeboat from the Salvamento Maritimó responding. The lifeboat arrived on scene and towed the Gure Uxua safely back to port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Grand Amanda

Grand Amanda
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On November 8, the 229 meter long, 79467 dwt bulk carrier Grand Amanda ran aground on the Scheldt near Terneuzen, Netherlands. The Grand Amanda was approaching Terneuzen when it suffered a power blackout and drifted onto a sandbank. A few hours later, the bulk carrier was later refloated aided by 8 tugs and taken to a nearby anchorage.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.