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Kragero

Kragero

Kragerø

The 44 meter long, 1000 dwt ro-ro ferry Kragero went aground near Schweigaardsholmen, Norway.   The ferry was proceeding in poor visibility with 11 passengers when it struck bottom.   The Kragero suffered some hull damage and controlled water ingress.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The Kragero proceeded under its own power to Jomfruland where it safely unloaded its passengers.  The vessel returned back to the port of Kragerø where it will be inspected.  No further details reported.

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Five J’s

Five J’s

Five Js
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The 65 foot long fishing vessel Five J’s went aground off Brenton Point near Newport, Rhode Island.  The vessel had lost power and had gone adrift.  The crew attempted to drop anchor, but the anchor was unable to hold.  No reports of injuries.   The Five J’s had some quantity of diesel fuel on board at the time of the grounding.  Authorities have teams assessing the situation and condition of the vessel as salvage operations begins. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

 

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Thorsten

Thorsten

Thorsten

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Thorsten went aground on the Bijlandsch Canal near Tolkamer, Netherlands.  The Thorsten loaded with a cargo of coal ran over a navigation beacon before striking a crib.  The vessel suffered hull damage with water ingress.   The Thorsten was able to proceed to Tolkamer where it docked.   The local fire brigade was contacted and were able to pump out the water.  A temporary patch sealed the leak.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

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