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Sea Bay

Sea Bay

Sea Bay

The 243 meter long, 108760 dwt tanker Sea Bay became disabled and ran aground off Zeebrugge, Belgium. The Sea Bay was en route to Antwerp when it suffered engine failure and power blackout. The tanker went adrift and grounded on a sandbank some eight kilometers offshore. Unable to refloat itself, the Sea Bay requested assistance. Four tugs were dispatched and refloated the tanker on the following high tide. The tugs towed the Sea Bay to Ostend before proceeding to Zeebrugge for inspection.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Eiltank 24

Eiltank 24

Eiltank 24
Photo: telebasel.ch

The 100 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Eiltank 24 went aground on the Rhine near Birsfelden, Switzerland. The Eiltank 24 was proceeding on the Rhine with 1800 tons of heavy oil when it struck bottom after locking through Birsfelden. The tanker-barge had sustained damage to its outer hull and proceeded to secure itself along the riverbank until authorities could arrive.  Traffic was halted on the Rhine in the Basel area until the Eiltank 24 could be fully inspected.

Reports state the inner hull of the Eiltank 24 had not been damaged and no pollution had been released. No reports of injuries.  Authorities have stated an investigation has been launched into the incident.

Talo

Talo

Talo
Photo: mdr.de

On February 6, the 73 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Talo ran aground on the Elbe River near Coswig, Germany. The Talo was proceeding with 1000 tons of urea when it’s rudder became fouled. Unable to steer the Talo ran aground near the riverbank.

Authorities were alerted and surveyed the barge for damage. A lighter was dispatched to the scene.  The Talo was unloaded and refloated the following day. Reports state the Talo was towed to a shipyard in Aken for repairs. No reports of injuries or pollution released.