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Kapitan Naumov

Kapitan Naumov

Kapitan Naumov
Photo: nordlys.no

The 60 meter long fishing vessel Kapitan Naumov ran aground near Tønsnes, Norway.  The Kapitan Naumov was bound for Eemshaven when it ran up onto a reef.  Authorities were notified that vessel was aground and dispatched a police patrol boat to the scene.  The police found the master of the Kapitan Naumov was under the influence of alcohol and was detained.  The Kapitan Naumov was later refloated and proceeded under its own power to Breivika. No reports of damage or pollution released.

New Katerina

New Katerina

New Katerina
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 289 meter long, 170,082 dwt bulk carrier New Katerina ran aground in the Suez Canal, Egypt. The New Katerina was proceeding to Qingdao, China from Ukraine with a cargo of iron ore when it struck a canal embankment.  The bulk carrier suffered hull damage with a 12 meter long breach in the bow.  The vessel suffered uncontrolled water ingress in the fore compartments causing the vessel to settle by the bow. No reports of injuries, but some oil pollution was released.  Authorities placed a boom around the New Katerina to contain any further pollution released. Reports state the repairs were underway and some lightering may be required before the New Katerina can be refloated.

 

 

Yun Hai

Yun Hai

Yun Hai
Photo: appledaily.com.tw

The 116 meter long ro-ro passenger ship  Yun Hai ran aground in the Taiwan Strait off Penghu Island, Taiwan. The Yun Hai was en route  to Indonesia from Fuzhou when it lost power and drifted onto an offshore reef. The Taiwanese Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter to the scene and airlifted all 11 crew to safety.  The vessel had no passengers on board.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state the vessel only has 145 tons of fuel on board at the time as it had been recently sold to new owners in Indonesia.