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Havbris

Havbris

Havbris
Photo: nrk.no

The 74 meter long cargo vessel Havris ran aground near Averøy, Norway. The vessel was headed to Åheim from Trondheim when it ran up onto the rocks. The Havris suffered slight water ingress, but the flooding was kept under under control with the vessel’s pumps. A lifeboat arrived on scene a short time later along with a tug.  A few hours later the tug pulled the Harvis free. No reports of injuries to the six crew. The Havbris proceeded to Kristiansund under its own power where it will under go surveys.

Ocean Spirit 1

Ocean Spirit 1

Ocean Spirit 1
Photo: uscg

The 59 meter long supply vessel Ocean Spirit 1 ran aground near Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands. The Ocean Spirit 1 had run aground on the rocks just outside the entrance to the East Gregory Channel. Authorities dispatched inspectors to the scene to examine the vessel for damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the Coast Guard was coordinating efforts with the vessel’s owner to salvage the Ocean Spirit 1.

KM London

KM London

KM London
Photo: columbian.com

On December 14, the 199 meter long bulk carrier KM London ran aground on the Columbia River off Crims Island near Longview, Washington. The KM London was headed for Japan with a cargo of wheat when it veered off course and ran aground. The bulker sustained damage to its forepeak and suffered water ingress. The Coast Guard was alerted by the crew of the incident. The Coast Guard dispatched a response team to scene. Aircraft were dispatched and found no oil pollution had been released.

The KM London was refloated by tugs the next day with the high tide. Three tugs escorted the vessel back to Longview where it can be surveyed of damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.