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Hanze Goteborg

Hanze Goteborg

HANZE_GOTEBORG

The 180 meter long, 35000 dwt bulk carrier Hanze Goteborg went aground off Portsmouth, Virginia.  The Hanze Goteborg loaded  with soybeans went aground in the Elizabeth River.  The vessel was refloated the following day with the aid of several tugs.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Hanze Goteborg was escorted by tugs and proceeded to a nearby berth.  The cause of the grounding is under investigation.

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Kwang Ja Ho

Kwang Ja Ho

Kwang Ja Ho

The 96 meter long, 2523 dwt fishing vessel Kwang Ja Ho went aground just off the coast of Antarctica.  The fishing vessel was loaded with 817  tons of krill when it struck bottom some 450 meters off the shore.   The Kwang Ja Ho suffered damage to its fresh water tank.  No reports of injuries to the 90 crew on board.  No reports of pollution released.   The Chilean Navy has dispatched a rescue mission to help rescue the crew and salvage the fishing vessel.

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Two on the Danube

Two on the Danube

Panta-Rhei-2

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Panta Rhei 2 went aground on the Danube near Schnelldorf, Germany.  The Panta Rhei 2 had struck a navigation buoy pulling the chain under the hull.  The Panta Rhei 2 was able proceed at reduce speed with the chain stuck underneath.  The vessel was en route to Regensburg from Passau.

Athos

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Athos attempted to pass the Panta Rhei 2 when it grounded onto a gravel bank.  The Athos was en route to Straubing from Passau loaded with 760 tons of corn.  The grounding has blocked traffic until it can be refloated. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

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