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Cap San Lorenzo

Cap San Lorenzo

Cap san Lorenzo
Photo: vesselfinder.com

The 333 meter long, 124479 dwt container ship Cap San Lorenzo ran aground in the North Sea near Vissingen, Netherlands. The boxship was en route to Le Havre from Antwerp when it ran hard aground on a sandbar.  Initial attempts to refloat the Cap San Lorenzo failed due to fog and low tide.  A second attempt with the aid of four tugs was successful later the same day. No reports of injuries to the 29 crew on board, damage or pollution released. The boxship proceeded to an anchorage off Ostend where divers conducted a survey before allowing the vessel to proceed on its voyage.

Mississagi

Mississagi

Mississagi
Photo: uscg

The 603 foot long self-unloader bulk carrier Mississagi ran aground on the St. Marys River near De Tour Village, Michigan. The Mississagi had departed from Bruce Mines, Ontario with a cargo of stone when it ran onto a shoal in Potagannissing Bay. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution. The Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter and boats from Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace. Reports state marine inspectors will inspect the vessel for damage while the crew of the Mississagi works with a salvage company to refloat the bulk carrier.

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Selbjornsfjord

Selbjornsfjord

Selbjørnsfjord
Photo: ba.no

The 109 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Selbjørnsfjord ran aground near Våge, Norway. The Selbjørnsfjord was en route to Minke from Halhjem with 31 passengers and 6 crew when it suffered engine failure.  The ferry drifted and touched bottom outside Våge.  The vessel requested assistance with a lifeboat and the ferry Rygercruise responding. Both vessels towed the Selbjørnsfjord into port. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Divers were requested to inspect the hull for damage.