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Synthese 3

Synthese 3

 

The 98 meter long self-propelled tanker Synthese 3 went aground on the Rhine River near Oberwesel, Germany.  The tanker was carrying 1300 tons of sulphuric acid from Ludwigshafen  bound for Antwerp, Belgium when the tanker went off course and ran aground.   No reports of injuries, but traffic on the river near the scene was suspended.  The Synthese 3  had a double-hull and no pollution or cargo was released.  The tanker Synthese 15 was brought to the scene and unloaded some 240 tons off the Synthese 3 before it could be refloated.  The vessel was refloated a few hours later and proceeded to Duisburg for inspection.  The water police are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Amistade

Amistade

Photo: bndestem.nl

The 52 meter long self-propelled barge Amistade went aground on the Westerscheldt near the outer harbour at Terneuzen, Netherlands.   The Amistade had veered off course and struck the western slope near the pier.   A salvage tug was able to refloat the Amistade later the same day.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Amistade was loaded with sand bound for Antwerp.

 

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Coastal Isle

Coastal Isle

The 89 meter long, 2973 dwt freighter Coastal Isle went aground near Bute, Scotland.  The Coastal Isle was proceeding through the Firth of Clyde when it struck rocks just south of the island.   The Coastal Isle contacted the Clyde Coastguard who monitored the situation until a tug could be dispatched to the scene.   The tug arrived and pulled the Coastal Isle off the rocks.   The vessels proceeded to Greenock where the Coastal Isle is to be inspected.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The Coastal Isle was en route to Greenock from Belfast before the incident occurred.

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