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Tokaj 1

Tokaj 1

Tokaj 1
Photo: swr.de

On the morning of October 25,  the  77 meter long self-propelled barge Tokaj 1 ran aground on the Moselle River near Koblenz, Germany. The Tokaj 1 departed from Frankfurt with a cargo of 980 tons of talc when it attempted to maneuver and struck the river bank with its bow. The bow hull sustained a 20 cm hole allowing uncontrolled water ingress.

The Tokaj 1 was able to proceed to a nearby pier where it moored. The Koblenz Fire brigade was alerted and proceeded to the scene. Fire fighters brought pumps to dewater the vessel. Divers could not make repairs due to the strong current.

Authorities have stated another vessel will be used to lighter the cargo off the Tokaj 1 then repairs can be made to the bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

The El Atracadero To Go

The El Atracadero To Go

El Atracadero
Photo: mexiconewsdaily.com

On October 10, the floating seafood restaurant El Atracadero was swept away from its moorings on the Tuxpan River at Tuxpan, Mexico. The water level on the river had swelled and overflowed its banks caused from the heavy rains from Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond. The El Atracadero continued to drift down the river and eventually made its way into the Gulf of Mexico and was presumed lost.

The 46-year old restaurant would drift southward in the gulf when it at some point the building split apart.  One section that contained the kitchen and bathroom was found near the port of Alvarado some 200 kilometers away from Tuxpan.

The other section containing the dining room was spotted 1 kilometer off the shore of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. The dining room had travelled some 570 kilometers before it eventually beached at Playa El Tesoro.

Mexican Navy has secured both sections of the restaurant to avoid any risk to navigation in the area. Reports state there was no one inside the El Atracadero during the incident. The El Atracadero started in 1979 and known to both locals and tourists for its cuisine.

 

 

Hagland Captain

Hagland Captain

Hagland Captain
Photo: Swedish Coast Guard

On the early morning of October 16, the 90 meter long, 4699 dwt cargo vessel Hagland Captain (IMO: 9521356) ran aground on the Iddefjord near the Svinesund Bridge along the Swedish coastline. The Hagland Captain was en route to Halden from Porsgrunn with a cargo of timber when it grounded in dense fog. The Swedish Coast Guard was alerted and dispatched a response team to the scene. Divers would inspect the hull for damage while authorities conducted breathalyser tests to the crew.  The inspection found there was no hull damage and alcohol was not a factor in the incident. Later that afternoon, 2 tugs were able to pull the Hagland Captain free.  The vessels then proceeded to Halden.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into negligence in the incident.