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Merle

Merle

Merle
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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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Thamesteel 1

Thamesteel 1

Thamesteel 1

The 89 meter long, 3217 dwt freighter Thamesteel 1 went aground in the Baltic Sea new Oxelosund,  Sweden.   The vessel suffered hull damage with a ballast tank holed.   The Thamesteel 1 suffered water ingress with the vessel suffering a list.   No reports of injuries.   The crew was able to refloat the vessel and proceeded to Oxelosund.

 

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Penrith

Penrith

Penrith

The 60 meter long, 1647 dwt support ship Penrith sank near Mawgyi, Burma.  The vessel was supporting an offshore oil and gas project when it slammed into a massive rock whilst moving around 10 knots.  The collision ripped a gash in the hull allowing  massive water ingress.    All 42 crew on board the Penrith were able to abandon ship before the vessel sank.   The crew were all safely rescued by two nearby boats.    Two crewmen suffered minor injuries.   No further details reported.