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Islay Trader

Islay Trader

Islay Trader
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The 75 meter long, 2386 dwt cargo vessel Islay Trader ran aground near Margate Harbour, Kent, England. The Islay Trader loaded with a cargo of broken glass had dragged its anchor during the early morning hours. The cargo vessel drifted ashore ended up just 30 meters off the shoreline. No reports of injuries to the 6 crew on board.

Authorities were alerted who arrived on scene a short time later. An inspection found the vessel’s hull was undamaged and no fuel was released.  The owners of the Islay Trader coordinated with the Dover Coastguard to salvage the vessel. A tug arrived on scene and was able to refloat the Islay Trader on the rising tide. The Islay Trader proceeded on its voyage to Antwerp.

Boris Shtokolov

Boris Shtokolov

Boris Shtokolov

The 103 meter long, 1703 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Boris Shtokolov ran aground in the Kerch Strait near the port of Kavkaz, Russia. The ferry was en route with 34 passengers and vehicles when it ran aground just outside the port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

An attempt to refloat itself failed and the ferry requested assistance.  Reports state several tugs were contracted to pull the ferry free.

KM KTC 1

KM KTC 1

KM KTC 1

The 83 meter long, 1369 dwt cargo vessel KM KTC 1 ran aground off Karang Jamuang Island near Surabaya, Indonesia. The KM KTC 1 had departed from Tanjung Perak with 3050 tons of limestone bound for Pekanbaru when it ran aground on the rocks. The cargo vessel sustained hull breach and suffered uncontrolled water ingress. Unable to control the flooding, the KM KTC 1 developed a heavy list to starboard. Authorities were alerted and all 16 crew on board the KM KTC 1 were safely evacuated. No reports of injuries.

KM KTC 1
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Reports state the vessel had been overloaded beyond the amount of cargo it was permitted. Authorities were onsite and monitoring the situation.