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Category: Disabled

Sredina

Sredina

Sredina
Photo: KEGM

On August 25, the 171 meter long, 34,801 dwt tanker Sredina (IMO: 9236975) became disabled on the northern approach to the Bosporus. The Sredina was en route to Benghazi from Novorossyisk when it suffered engine failure entering the Bosporus. The tanker went adrift and became a hazard to shipping traffic. Authorities dispatched three tugs to assist the Sredina. The tugs were able to take the tanker under tow and proceeded to an anchorage off Türkeli. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Heemskerkgracht

Heemskerkgracht

Heemskerkgracht
Photo: Canada Coast Guard

On August 22, the 138 meter long, 12,678 dwt cargo vessel Heemskerkgracht (IMO: 9443669) went aground on the St. Lawrence River off Montreal and Kahnawake, Quebec. The Heemskerkgracht was loaded with scrap metal en route to Huelva, Spain when it suffered engine failure and a power blackout.  The cargo vessel went adrift and eventually ran aground by the stern. All traffic halted as the Heemskerkgracht was positioned at a 45 degree angle across the navigation channel resulting in some 14 vessels were forced to drop anchor.

Heemskerkgracht
Photo: Canada Coast Guard

The Canadian Coast Guard inspected the Heemskerkgracht and found there was no water ingress or pollution released. On August 24, the tugs Ocean Pierre Julien and Ocean Intrepide were dispatched and pulled the Heemskerkgracht free.  The cargo vessel was later towed to a dock for inspection.  No reports of injuries.

 

 

St. Michael

St. Michael

St. Michael

On August 21, the 12 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry St. Michael (MMSI:211664940) became disabled on the Rhine at Hitdorf, Germany. The St. Michael suffered a mechanical breakdown with the failure of the vessel’s gearbox. The ferry was taken out of service until repairs can be completed. Reports state the St. Michael should be inspected and back in service within a few days. No reports of injuries or pollution released.