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Marineco Hathi

Marineco Hathi

Photo: kw.knack.be

The 23 meter long tug Marineco Hathi ran aground on the breakwater outside the port at Oostende, Belgium.   The tug was maneuvering to drop anchor when it became stuck in the shallows.   The Marineco Hathi was able to refloat itself at the next high tide.   The tug proceeded into the port of Oostende where it berthed to allow divers to inspect the vessel for damage.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The Marineco Hathi had been working on the wind farm on the Thornton Bank  to help connect the wind farm to the power station onshore.

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Desert Shipwreck

Desert Shipwreck

Photo: lakepowelllife.com

The 76 foot long, 64 gt Powell Lake tour boat Desert Shadow went aground at the Wahweap Marina, Page, Arizona on May 11.   The tour boat had just completed refueling and was proceeding away from the dock when it was struck by a strong gust of wind.   The tour boat struck part of the launch ramp before ending up on the beach.    The vessel remained ashore until the tour boat Canyon Odyssey and another barge were able to pull the vessel back into the water.   No one was injured and the Desert Shadow only suffered minor scratches.   There were no passengers on board at the time.    The dock’s sewage pump-out was damaged.

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St Amant

St Amant

The 17 meter long, 57 gt fishing vessel St Amant ran aground while entering Arbroath Harbour, Scotland.  The vessel remained aground until the next high tide.  The RNLI launched a lifeboat and assisted the St Amant into the harbour.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   Divers were scheduled to inspect the vessel for any damage from the grounding.

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