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Ferry Aground Again

Ferry Aground Again

East Cowes
Photo: islandecho.co.uk

A chain ferry servicing between East and West Cowes ran aground at East Cowes, River Medina.  The “floating bridge” had become stuck along the shoreline when the tide receded.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Ferry service was suspended for several hours until the following high tide.  The same ferry became stranded a month earlier when it had become delayed unloading vehicles as the tide went out.

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NP Unity

NP Unity

NP Unity aground
Photo: guardian.co.tt

The decommissioned 86 meter long, 4132 dwt tanker NP Unity went ashore on Caledonia Island near Chaguaramas, Trinidad. Strong winds caused the NP Unity to break free of its moorings.  The tanker was blown ashore onto a mud bank.  No reports of injuries.  Coast Guard tugboats along with private contractors refloated the NP Unity the following day.  No reports of pollution.  Reports state the NP Unity had been spotted before it went aground, but authorities were delayed responding and were unable to have a tugboat on the scene before the tanker had gone aground.

Basalt

Basalt

BASALT

The 108 meter long, 3221 dwt general cargo vessel Basalt ran aground on the Volga River near the 462 kilometer mark. The Basalt was passing a passenger ship when it veered too far out of the channel and went aground.  The Basalt suffered hull damage with its ballast tanks holed.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Basalt was en route to Yaroslavl from Onezhskoye Lake with 3588 tons of gravel.  Reports state the vessel will require to be lightered before it can be refloated.