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Darwin

Darwin

Darwin

The 75 meter long, 1537 dwt cargo vessel Darwin ran aground in the Lillebælt off Årø Island, Denmark.  The Darwin was heading for Kolding from Hamburg with a cargo of sunflower meal when it grounded in shallow water.  No reports of injuries.

The Darwin remained aground as authorities requested diver to inspect the hull for damage.  Reports state the cargo vessel had grounded near a fish farm and authorities were concerned over possible release of pollution.

Divers inspected the hull and found no damage.  The tug Baltsund was dispatched to the scene and pulled the Darwin free.  The Darwin continued on its voyage to Kolding.

Norman McLeod

Norman McLeod

Norman McLeod

On August 9, the 122 meter long, 6809 gt tanker-barge Norman McLeod went aground on the St. Lawrence River near Sorel, Quebec. The tanker-barge had been at anchor when the anchor chain broke.  The barge drifted away and grounded nearby.  Tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the tanker-barge a short time later.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Emri

Emri

Emri
Photo: omroepzeeland.nl

The 73 meter long self-propelled barge Emri ran aground on the Bol near Breskens, Netherlands. The Emri had departed from Terneuzen with a  cargo of sands when it touched bottom.  The crew was unable to refloat the vessel and requested assistance. Two tugs along with a KNRM lifeboat arrived on scene and assisted in pulling the Emri free an hour later.  The Emri was escorted back to Terneuzen to be inspected.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.