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Vessel Sinks in Dry Dock?

May 23, 2011 | Sank

The 132 meter long, 4701 dwt tanker Volgoneft 263 sank while docked on the floating dock PD-154 at Ilyichevsk, Ukraine.  The Vologneft 263 was being repaired when the dock lost stability  and sank.   The tanker’s hull had been cut for repairs which quickly allowed water ingress to sink it.  The on board EPIRB sent out a distress signal that the vessel had sank.  Pollution was released as 8,000 liters of diesel fuel and 1,300 liters of oil were on board the Vologneft.   Booms were deployed to prevent the spread of pollution in the port.  No reports of injuries.

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Vectis Isle Aground

May 17, 2011 | Grounding

The 3774 dwt freighter Vectis Isle ran aground off the island of Kefallos, Greece.   The Vectis Isle was able to refloat itself the same day.   No report of damage or pollution being released.   The freighter proceeded to Amfilochia with a tug escort.  The vessel will be detained until it can be inspected.   The Vectis Isle was scheduled to sail from the Ionian Sea for Amfilochia, Greece.

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Vestvind Aground

April 22, 2011 | Grounding

The 2325 dwt freighter Vestvind was reported aground off Korsor, Denmark.   The vessel was en route from Travemunde to Mandal, Norway when the vessel went off course and grounded only 100 meters from the shore near the Great Belt Bridge.  After the grounding, officals did blood tests of the crew.  The mate, who was in charge at the time of the grounding, was found intoxicated.   The vessel was pulled free after being lighten.  The vessel will be inspected at Korsor for damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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