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Hamed II

January 22, 2012 | Sank

The 45 meter long supply vessel Hamed II sank off the breakwater at Al Hamriya Port, Dubai, UAE.   The Hamed II was at anchor riding out bad weather with gale force winds and waves up to six meters when the anchor line snapped and the vessel went adrift.   The Hamed II was quickly swamped by the waves and sank some 30 meters off the breakwater.   Five crewmen were able to escape, but the master of the vessel was reported missing.   The Hamed II rests in 12 meters of water near the sunken tanker Lady Moon which sank the week before.  Reports state the vessel had no cargo on board.

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Hoek van Holland Collision

January 18, 2012 | Collision

The 229 meter long tanker Athiri  collided with the 171 meter long, 34620 dwt tanker Sloman Themis at the anchorage at  Hoek van Holland.   The Athiri had proceeding when it made an evasive maneuver causing it to strike the anchoring Sloman Themis.   The Themis anchor chain broke and the vessel suffered damage to it’s bow.   The Athiri suffered damage to its superstructure.     Authorities detained both vessels and conducted an investigation.   Reports state the captain of the Athiri was fined 10,000 €  due to several infractions.    No reports of injuries or any pollution being released from either tanker.

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Harmony SW

January 12, 2012 | Grounding

The 128 meter long, 12500 dwt freighter Harmony SW went aground onto an embankment on the Kiel Canal near Kiel, Germany.  The vessel requested assistance and two tugs were dispatched.   The tugs were able to refloat the Harmony SW and towed to Holtenau Road where it was moored.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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