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St. Rita

January 3, 2012 | Allision

The 110 meter long tanker St. Rita allided with the Östricher Bridge on the Weser–Datteln Canal at Dorsten, Germany. The tanker lost control in bad weather and struck a bulkhead.  The St. Rita hull suffered a five meter tear along its hull allowing the cargo of diesel fuel to spill out.  The tanker was moored along the shore and local fire fighters were contacted.  However, the conditions prevented the remaining fuel to be removed off the St. Rita.   The St. Rita was moved later to Hünxe where it could make repairs.  No reports of injuries.  No details were reported to the amount of diesel fuel released or pollution recovery plans.

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South River

January 2, 2012 | Disabled

The 158 meter long, 20731 dwt freighter South River became disabled on the Kiel Canal.   The South River had raised anchor which pulled up another anchor with chain from the canal bottom.   The freighter proceeded to berth at Brunsbüttel requesting assistance to remove the anchor.   A tug and barge were on scene and were able to remove the anchor later that day.   The South River proceeded on its voyage from Szczecin to Bizerte.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Sinan Naiboglu

January 1, 2012 | Disabled

The 60 meter long, 1535 dwt freighter Sinan Naiboglu went adrift in the Marmara Sea.  The freighter was at the Kartal Anchorage when its anchors dragged.   The Sinan Naiboglu contacted the traffic center at Istanbul who dispatched rescue boats and a tug to the scene.  The freighter was taken under tow and escorted to Maltepe.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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