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Talo

Talo

Talo
Photo: mdr.de

On February 6, the 73 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Talo ran aground on the Elbe River near Coswig, Germany. The Talo was proceeding with 1000 tons of urea when it’s rudder became fouled. Unable to steer the Talo ran aground near the riverbank.

Authorities were alerted and surveyed the barge for damage. A lighter was dispatched to the scene.  The Talo was unloaded and refloated the following day. Reports state the Talo was towed to a shipyard in Aken for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Tallas

Tallas

Tallas
Photo: denizhaber.com

On February 3, the 65 meter long,1241 dwt cargo vessel Tallas ran aground off Zeytinburnu, Turkey. The Tallas was unmanned and at anchored in the Marmara Sea when a storm caused its anchor to drag. Strong winds pushed the Tallas ashore. No injuries and no pollution released.  Reports state the vessel had no fuel on board at the time.

Rix Partner

Rix Partner

Rix Partner
Photo: sydtid.dk

The 87 meter long, 3723 dwt cargo vessel Rix Partner ran aground in the Masned Sound off Vordingborg, Denmark. The Rix Partner was en route to Vordingborg from Avedore when the currents pulled the Rix Partner onto a mud bank. The Rix Partner requested a tug which was able to refloat the cargo vessel a few hours later. The Rix Partner proceeded to Masnedø where it was to undergo surveys for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.