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Karola

August 11, 2012 | Grounding
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The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Karola went aground on the Rhine River near Trechtingshausen, Germany.   The Karola had suffered steering failure when the rudder became stuck causing the vessel to veer off course.   The Karola suffered some damage to its forepeak with water ingress into the anchor chain hold.   Another vessel assisted in securing the Karola while the crew attempted to dewater the forepeak.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  A lighter barge arrived the next day to help with refloating the vessel.   The Karola was en route to Mannheim from Rotterdam with 1829 tons of steel plates.

 

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Kine

August 3, 2012 | Grounding

The 89 meter long, 3000 dwt freighter Kine went aground near Smola Island, Norway.   The Vessel suffered damage with its ballast tank holed.  Some water ingress occurred, but the pumps were able to keep the flooding under control.   The Kine was later refloated by the assistance of a tug before proceeding back to port under its own power.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Kosco 202

August 2, 2012 | Sank

The 52 meter long, 1320 dwt tuboat Kosco 202 and its barge under tow sank off Zambales, Philippines.  The tug was heading to Indonesia from Shanghai, China to deliver the barge when it encountered Typhoon Saola.   The tugboat and barge were quickly overwhelm by 16 to 20 foot waves.  The barge sank and the tug began to sink as the engine room began to fill with water.  The vessel contacted the Philippine Coast Guard requesting assistance.   The seven crew of the Kosco 202 then abandoned ship into the vessel’s rubber liferaft.   The Coast Guard dispatched a 56 meter long rescue vessel to the scene.  The rescuers found the liferaft and were quickly ushered to safety.   The crew were later taken to Subic Bay.   No reports of injuries.

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