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Atlantic Breeze

Atlantic Breeze

Photos: Thomas Contracting

The fishing vessel Atlantic Breeze ran aground near the entrance to Nassau Sound near Jacksonville, Florida on June 5, 2012.   The fishing vessel suffered water ingress and The Coast Guard rescued the three crew on board the Atlantic Breeze and took them safely ashore.  The Atlantic Breeze later capsized and sank.   The Atlantic Breeze was later salvaged by MOBRO Marine and Thomas Contracting.   The fishing vessel was safely removed from the sound on July 5.   The salvage was delayed by tropical storm Debby for 10 days.

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Changqing 16

Changqing 16

The 135 meter long freighter Changqing 16 capsized and sank on the Yangtze River near Zhenjiang, China.  The Changqinq 16 was en route to Zhenjiang from Majishan Island with 10168 tons of iron ore.   Reports state 17 people were rescued with 2 persons were lost of the passengers and crew on board.  Rescue teams continue to search the lower stretch of the river for seven missing people.  The cause of the accident is not known, but the authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Patmar Z

Patmar Z

Photo: nieuwsblad.be

The 50 meter long self-propelled barge Patmar Z capsized on the Leuvense Vaart at Wilsele, Belgium.  The Patmar Z was berthed at a quay unloading a cargo of stones when the cargo shifted to port.   Part of the cargo of stone fell onto the quay while the vessel listed over to port pinned against the quay.    One crewman was injured when the cargo fell onto the quay.   Reports state some of the diesel fuel on board spilled from a tank into the water.  A boom was placed around the vessel to contain any further pollution released.  Authorities plan to pump water into the starboard side of the hold to stabilize the vessel.   If this does not work, air will be pumped under the Patmar Z to right the vessel.

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