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Phoenix J

Phoenix J

Photo: MRCC

The 151 meter long, 13200 dwt container ship Phoenix J ran aground in the Gulf of Bothnia near Rauma, Finland.  The Phoenix J suffered hull damage with water ingress into ballast tanks and cargo holds.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.   Divers was only able to inspect part of the hull as the vessel remains firmly aground on the rocky bottom.  The MRCC has a vessel standing by in case the crew need to evacuate the vessel.   Salvagers plan to pump out water before attempting to refloat the vessel    The boxship had left Rauma loaded with containers bound for Gävle, Sweden before going aground in 5 meters of water.

Photo: MRCC
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Tera Aground

Tera Aground

The 91 meter long, 3035 dwt freighter Tera ran aground off Öland, Sweden while en route to Västervik.  The vessel was able to be refloated under its own power and proceeded to Flivik.  No reports or injuries, damage or pollution released.  The authorities at Flivik launched an investigation into the incident.  Reports state the first mate may have fallen asleep at the wheel resulting in the grounding.

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Bellvista

Bellvista

photo: swr.de

The 105 meter long passenger ship Bellriva ran aground on the Rhine River near Karlsruhe, Germany.  The Bellriva suffered damage to its hull resulting in water ingress.   The vessel’s pumps kept the ship afloat long enough for the Bellriva to reach safety at Karlsruhe.   The 114 passengers on board were transferred to the passenger ship Karlsruhe which by chance was in port at the time.   The local fire brigade was contacted who help keep the Bellriva afloat with dewatering pumps.   The owners have reserved dock space to allow divers to patch the leak.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

The water police has started an investigation into the incident.   Reports state the master of the vessel lacked certificates allowing the vessel to be operating on the route.

 

 

 

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