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Havborg

Havborg

Havborg
Photo: nordlys.no

The 60 meter long fishing vessel Havborg ran aground in the Tromsøy Sound near Solstrand, Norway.  The Havborg had stranded on a sandbank on the receding tide. The trawler requested assistance with the NSSR lifeboat responding. The lifeboat failed to pull the lifeboat free during low tide and had to wait several hours until the rising tide allowed for another attempt. The following morning the Havborg was pulled free.  Divers inspected the hull and found no damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Havborg
Photo: twitter
Aegir

Aegir

Aegir
Photo: eldivisadero.cl

On April 18, the 63 meter long, 1300 dwt cargo vessel Aegir ran aground near  Isla  Humos, Chile. The vessel was en route to Punta Arenas with a cargo of fish food when it suffered damage while transiting the Chacabuco canal. The Aegir sustained hull damage and suffered water ingress. Unable to control the flooding, the cargo vessel was driven aground to avoid it sinking. No reports of injuries to the 12 crew on board.

Authorities dispatched several patrol boats to the scene.  Steps were taken to contain any pollution released. Reports state no oil pollution had been released.

Beatrice

Beatrice

Beatrice

On April 23, the 190 meter long, 55700 dwt bulk carrier Beatrice ran aground on the Paraná River near Rosario, Uruguay. The Beatrice had departed from Rosario en route to Salif, Yemen when it ran aground. The bulk carrier remained aground for several hours until tugs were able to pull the vessel free. The Beatrice proceeded to Puerto Paraná where it will be surveyed for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.