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Wealthy Grace

Wealthy Grace

The 62 meter long, 866 dwt freighter Wealthy Grace went aground in Amurskiy Bay, Japan Sea.   The small freighter had departed from Vladivostok, Russia with 625 tons of cargo bound for Masan, South Korea when it ran aground into shallow waters.   No reports of injuries, water ingress and no pollution was released.   The Wealthy Grace did suffer a small list to starboard.   Refloating attempts will be made when weather permits.   Reports state the watch officer had fallen asleep causing the accident.

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Asana

Asana

Photo: gelderlander.nl

The 85 meter long self-propelled barge Asana ran aground on the Waal River near Nijmegen, Netherlands.   The Asana had its bow strike bottom while passing under the Waal Bridge.   No injuries, damage or pollution released.  Another self-propelled barge Amara came to the assistance of the Asana.  The Amara was able to pull the Asana free.   Both vessels were able to proceed on their voyages.

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Climene

Climene

The 141 meter long, 5600 dwt tanker Climena went aground on the Don River near Rostov-on-Don, Russia.  The Climena was attempting to anchor when it was pushed aground by strong winds.  Initial attempts to refloat the tanker failed.  Reports state the next refloating attempt on the next high tide.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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