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Beate

Beate

Beate

The 80 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Beate went aground on the Elbe River near Magdeburg, Germany.  The Beate was entering the basin of the canal when it went struck an embankment.   The Beate suffered hull damage with one cargo tank breached allowing one ton of diesel fuel to be released.    Local fire brigade responded to the scene and deployed containment booms around the Beate.  An environmental crew will later vacuum the diesel fuel from the water.  No reports of injuries.  The crew was able to make repairs with a temporary patch to the hull.  The water police have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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USS Guardian Update

USS Guardian Update

USS Guardian
Photo: photoblog.nbcnews.com

After four days, the 68 meter long minesweeper USS Guardian has remained stuck on Tubbataha Reef.   Rough weather has pushed the vessel further up onto the coral reef.   Initially stranded at the bow, the USS Guardian now rests broadside to the reef with the starboard hull on the reef.   The Navy reports that the hull has begun to list to port and there is evidence the vessel has suffered water ingress.  However, no  signs of oil pollution yet being released.

USS Guardian
Photo: Philippine Navy

Along with several US Navy vessels, Philippine Coast Guard and a salvage tug remain on scene.   Forecasts show high winds and 2 meter waves in the area to continue for several more days preventing containment booms being deployed.   A lighter vessel is scheduled to arrive on scene with oil recovery equipment.

The Navy has reported that a major factor to the cause of the grounding was an error on a digital chart.   The paper copy of the chart along with other digital charts correctly showed the reef location, but the one digital version on the USS Guardian had anomaly.  Naval authorities have stated that the investigation into the grounding will continue looking at other potential factors.

 

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Merle

Merle

Merle
Photo: noticiasdeaveiro.pt

The 80 meter long, 2412 dwt freighter Merle went aground during a storm near Aveiro, Portugal.  The Merle was en route to Huelva, Spain when it encountered heavy seas and high winds.  During the storm, the Merle’s engine room became flooded causing the vessel to lose power.   The disabled freighter drifted ashore until it was nearly high and dry.   No reports of injuries to the six crew on board.   The crew safely reached shore with the aid of local lifeboats.  No reports of damage or pollution released.  Authorities are monitoring the Merle until weather conditions favor a salvage attempt.  Reports state if the vessel can not be salvaged, it will be dismantled on site.

 

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