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Lybov Orlova

Lybov Orlova

Lyubov Orlova
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On January 24, the decommissioned 220 meter long, 1465 dwt passenger ship Lyubov Orlova went adrift in the North Atlantic near Cape Race, Newfoundland. The 29 meter long tug Charlene Hunt departed from St. John’s, Canada with the Lyubov Orlova under tow.  The vessels were en route to the Dominican Republic when the towline broke in bad weather.  The tug’s crew attempted for several days to attach the towline, but were unable to attach a towline in the worsening weather.

Charlene Hunt

Reports forecast the storm to increase with waves to reach upwards to 20 meters high.  Authorities have ordered the Charlene Hunt back to port due to safety concerns for the vessel and crew.  The Lyubov Orlova was last reported adrift and not a hazard to shipping as it was away from navigation routes.  Several reports predict the former passenger ship will not stay afloat in the storm.  The Lyubov Orlova was to be dismantled at a scrapyard in the Dominican Republic after sitting docked for two years in St. John’s.

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Stena Nautica

Stena Nautica

A fire broke out on the 136 meter long, 3676 dwt ro-ro ferry Stena Nautica on the Kattegat between Grenaa and Varberg, Sweden.  The fire started in one of the trucks on a cargo deck.    The crew responded and quickly brought the fire under control.  A small amount of smoke was spotted in the upper decks, but there was no damage to the vessel.  The Stena Nautica arrived at Varberg where it safely unloaded its passengers and vehicles.  No reports of injuries to the 77 passengers and 40 crew on board.  The police launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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Sestroretsk

Sestroretsk

The 128 meter long, 3484 dwt freighter Sestroretsk went aground on the Volga River near the 2784 kilometer mark.   The Sestroretsk attempted to refloat itself, but failed.  A tug has been requested to assist with refloating efforts.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.  The Sestroretsk was en route to Astrakhan, Russia from turkey with miscellaneous cargo.

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