Naval vessel aground off Vishakhapatnam

Naval vessel aground off Vishakhapatnam

airavatOn January 30, the 124 meter long Indian Navy amphibious vessel Airavat ran aground off the coast of Vishakhapatnam.  The Airavat,  a Magar-class Landing Ship Tanker (LST), was returning back to port to the naval dockyard when it touched bottom.  The LST had suffered damage to its propeller requiring it to go into drydock, but there were no injuries reported.  The commanding officer was relieved of duty afterwards.  The Indian Navy stated it has launched a probe into the incident.

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Uta

Uta

UTA

The 92 meter long freighter Uta went aground in Bozcaada Channel off Tenedos, Turkey.  The Uta was en route to Akcansa from Siteia with a cargo of gypsum.   Reports state a tugboat was requested to aid in refloating.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

 

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Ohio River Ice

Ohio River Ice

Photo: newsandsentinel.com
Photo: newsandsentinel.com

On January 28, the 90 foot long towboat Winnie C became stuck in the ice on the Ohio River near New Matamoras, Ohio.  The Winnie C was pushing 15 coal barges when it became stranded  mid-river in the ice after being stuck in the ice off Moundsville earlier the same day.  Another towboat the 100 foot long Amber Brittany became stranded in the ice off Evansville, Indiana.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.    The Coast Guard reported that the ice continues to grow thicker as cold weather continues in the region.  It is not uncommon for vessels to remain stranded until the ice thaws.

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