Polaris

Polaris

POLARIS

The 88 meter long, 2904 dwt freighter Polaris collided with the oil barge on the Volga-Baltic Seaway on the Kovzha River, Russia.  The Polaris was maneuvering pass the anchored barge Hanka when freighter struck the bow of the Hanka.  The barge suffered  a small hole above the waterline while the Polaris was undamaged.  The Polaris proceeded to a nearby anchorage while authorities investigate into the incident.  No reports of injuries and no pollution was released.  The Hanka was loaded with 4130 tons of gasoline at the time. The Polaris was en route from St. Petersburg to Astrakhan.

 

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Two Ashore on Kuril Islands

Two Ashore on Kuril Islands

LIVADIA

The 107 meter long, 8037 dwt freighter Livadia went aground on Iturup Island.  The vessel was attempting to seek shelter from typhoon Wipha when it went ashore.  No reports of injuries and no damage.   Reports state the vessel remains high and dry on the beach.  A salvage tug was dispatched to the scene.

VARANDEY

The 72 meter long, 1322 dwt freighter Varandey was intentionally grounded off the shore of Paramushir Island. No reports of injuries and no damage.  Vessel was reported to be resting in shallow water on a sandy bottom.

 

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Spirit of Fiji

Spirit of Fiji

 

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On October 11, 2031, the 2267 dwt ro-ro ferry Spirit of Fiji Islands caught fire while in the Luzon Strait.  The crew was unable to control the blaze and all 19 crew on board abandoned ship.  No reports of injuries.  The ferry was last reported on fire and  adrift.  No further details reported.