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Oriental Nadeshiko

Oriental Nadeshiko

Oriental Nadeshiko
Photo: kn-online.de

On January 21, the 124 meter long, 12480 dwt tanker Oriental Nadeshiko ran aground on the Elbe River near Cuxhaven, Germany. The Oriental Nadeshiko had some 9,000 metric tons of dangerous or toxic chemicals on board when the tanker suffered a technical fault.  Unable to steer the Oriental Nadeshiko veered off the fairway and ran aground on a sandbank.

Oriental Nadeshiko
Photo: spiegel.de

Authorities were alerted and dispatched a team to the site. A survey found the Oriental Nadeshiko had sustained no damage and no pollution had been released. Five tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Oriental Nadeshiko later the same day.  No reports of injuries.

Rix Emerald

Rix Emerald

Rix Emerald
Photo: hd.se

On January 15, the 88 meter long, 3001 dwt cargo vessel Rix Emerald went aground on the  Øresund near the town of Landskrona, Sweden.  The Rix Emerald had been proceeding in ballast from Aarhus when it approached Landskrona harbor.  As the vessel entered the harbor it struck bottom and became stuck in the mud.  The Coast Guard was alerted and after a survey by divers found the Rix Emerald had not sustained any damage.  Authorities drained one the Rix Emerald’s fuel tanks as a precaution.  Tugs were dispatched the next day and were able to free the Rix Emerald the following day.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Wardeh

Wardeh

Wardeh
Photo: milliyet.com.tr

The 131 meter long cargo vessel Wardeh ran aground in the Mediterranean Sea near Mersin, Turkey.  The Wardeh had been at anchor with just two watchmen on board when it was struck by a severe storm. The vessel’s anchors failed to hold and the Wardeh was driven aground just 500 meters off the shoreline.  Strong winds and large waves broke over her decks allowing water ingress.  With no power and the lower decks flooded, the Wardeh developed a heavy list to starboard.  Authorities were alerted, but were unable to take any actions until conditions improved.

On the following morning, the Coast Guard helicopter to the scene and hoisted both watchmen to safety. Both were taken to hospital, but no reports of injuries.

Wardeh
Photo: takvim.com.tr

Reports state the Wardeh had not been in operation for almost a year and had several prior deficiencies when inspected in 2016 and 2017.  Divers are expected to inspect the hull for damages and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.