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CSL Niagara

CSL Niagara

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The 226 meter long, 34938 dwt self-unloading bulk freighter CSL Niagara went aground on Lake Erie near Sandusky, Ohio.  The CSL Niagara had completed loading of 30,000 tons of coal when it grounded in the Moseley Channel.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The CSL Niagara was later released the next day with the assistance of three tugs and favorable conditions.   The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Arctic Hunter Total Wreck

Arctic Hunter Total Wreck

Photo: kucb.org
Photo: kucb.org

The 37 meter long fishing vessel Arctic Hunter became a total loss after being aground since November 1 off Unalaska. The salvage operation to remove the grounded crab boat was halted.  Salvage had been suspended for a week because of a storm.  When the salvage team returned, the hull had sustained more more damage.  The removal of the Arctic Hunter as a wreck will continue.

Reports state the Arctic Hunter had leaked some 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel after it had grounded.  Salvage operations had recovered some 5,000 gallons from 12,000 gallons of fuel on board at the time the fishing vessel went aground. Investigation into the incident is continuing.  No details to if criminal charges will be filed.

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Siljo Master

Siljo Master

Photo: h-avis.no
Photo: h-avis.no

The 16 meter long fishing vessel Siljo Master went aground on Trodla rock in Høyland Sound near Lauvøya, Norway.  The vessel did not suffer any water ingress and there were no injuries to the three crewmen on board.  The crew requested assistance with the Coast Guard vessel Alesund, the ferry Stranden, and the tug Eide Rex.  The Siljo Master was refloated and taken under tow and will be inspected for damage.

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