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Freya

Freya

Freya
photo: bt.no

On January 31, the 45 meter long, 250 dwt expedition vessel Freya ran aground on a reef near Askvoll, Norway. The Freya was proceeding to Florø with 9 crew on board when it struck the Flatøyna reef. Unable to free herself, the crew requested assistance. A NSSR lifeboat from Måløy was dispatched to the scene and was able to pull the Freya free on the rising tide. No reports of injuries. The Freya was able to proceed under her own power to Florø where it was later surveyed. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of pollution released.

Mustafa Kemal 1

Mustafa Kemal 1

Mustafa Kemal 1
Photo: aa.com.tr

On January 30, the 68 meter long, 3028 dwt cargo vessel Mustafa Kemal 1 ran aground near Ömeiş beach in Hatay, Turkey. The Mustafa Kemal 1 had been moored offshore waiting to load a cargo of iron.  A strong storm in the area caused the vessel’s anchors to drag and the Mustafa Kemal 1 went ashore.  The 10 crew on board were rescued by a nearby tugboat. No reports of injuries.

 

The storm prevented any attempts to refloat the Mustafa Kemal 1.  Reports state authorities are waiting for improved conditions before a tug will refloat the Mustafa Kemal 1 and towed it to a nearby port. No reports of damage or pollution released.

Zernograd

Zernograd

Zernograd

The 140 meter long, 6207 dwt cargo vessel Zernograd went aground on the Don River off Petrovskiy, Russia. The Zernograd was en route to Trabzon, Turkey from Rostov-on-Don with a cargo of grain when it became stuck on the river. The crew was unable to refloat the vessel and requested assistance of a tug.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.