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Florica

Florica

Florica

On October 2, the 116 meter long, 3332 dwt cargo vessel Florica (IMO: 8837904) ran aground on the Don River in Rostov Oblast, Russia. The Florica had departed from Rostov-on-Don bound for Samsun, Turkey with a cargo of steel billets when it struck a sandbar.  Two tugs boats were dispatched to pull the Florica free. Reports state the vessel was undamaged and no pollution released.  No reports of injuries to the 14 crew on board.

Florica
Photo: yeniavaz.com

This isn’t the first incident for the Florica. On July 23, 2014, the Florica allided with a pier in the port of Azov, Russia. The vessel damaged a ladder connecting the pier to a dolphin, but the cargo was undamaged.

 

Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon
Photo: focustaiwan.tw

On the early morning of October 1, the 229 meter long, 79,471 bulk carrier Blue Lagoon (IMO: 9481427)  ran aground off Orchid Island, Taiwan. The Blue Lagoon departed from Caofedian, China with 67,500 tons of iron ore bound for Singapore when the bulk carrier stranded in rough seas caused by Typhoon Krathon.  The vessel ran up on the rocks sustaining hull damage and water ingress. The engine room quickly flooded as the pumps were unable to contain the water ingress. A distress call was sent out and authorities dispatched helicopters from the National Airborne Service Corps to the scene. The helicopters were able to lift all 19 crew off the Blue Lagoon safely to shore where they were examined by medical personnel.  No reports of injuries.

Authorities state that oil had been found in the water near the Blue Lagoon. Reports suspect the vessel’s fuel tanks had ruptured allowing some of the 227 tons of fuel oil on board to spill out into the sea. The local environmental bureau has been requested to contain the oil slick and conduct clean up operations.

Schwerin

Schwerin

Schwerin

On September 28, the 39.5 meter long passenger ship Schwerin (MMSI: 218027930) ran aground on Lake Schwerin near Leezen, Germany. The vessel was on a cruise with 50 persons on board when wind caused the vessel to drift towards the shore and onto a sandbar. The passenger ship was unable to free itself and requested a tug. A few hours later the tug arrived and was able to free the Schwerin. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Schwerin proceeded under its own power to a pier in Schwerin.