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Ashore at Inhambane

Ashore at Inhambane

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Photo: jornalnoticias.co.mz

Reports state a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) ran aground in the Mozambique Channel along the beach between the towns of Massavana and Ligogo, Inhambane, Mozambique. The fishing vessel had travelled from Sofala to Inhambane when it stranded on the beach. The fishing vessel suffered some hull damage after striking a rock offshore. The 16 crew members on board were unharmed from the incident. The Mozambique Maritime Authority has stated an operation was underway to refloat the fishing vessel on the rising tide. No further details reported.

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Photo: jornalnoticias.co.mz
Silver Cloud

Silver Cloud

Silver Cloud
Photo: thefishingdaily.com

On the early morning of October 14, the fishing vessel Silver Cloud ran aground at the entrance to Loch Inver along the coast of Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. The Silver Cloud sent out a distress call which was received by the Coastguard. The Coastguard dispatched the RNLI lifeboat from Lochinver to assist.  The lifeboat reached the site and  found all the crew of the Silver Cloud had abandoned ship onto the rocks. The crew were rescued and safely transported to Lochinver.  Reports state the Silver Cloud sustained significant damage. Details were not disclosed about pollution being released.

 

 

 

Manitoulin

Manitoulin

Manitoulin

On October 2, the 202 meter long, 27550 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Manitoulin (IMO: 8810918) ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Cardinal, Ontario. The Manitoulin sustained hull damage resulting in water ingress, but was able to proceed under its own power to the Iroquois Lock. The bulk carrier moored at the lock where it was inspected for damage. Reports state the Manitoulin was allowed to proceed through the low later the same day. No reports of injuries or pollution released.