Saga

Saga

SAGA

The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Saga went aground on the Danube River near Deggendorf, Germany.  The Saga was driven onto a gravel bar when the master made a navigational error and steered the vessel out of the fairway.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Saga grounded caused traffic on the Danube to be halted until it can be refloated.  A tow boat was requested and reports state the vessel will be refloated the next day.  The Saga was en route to Straubing from Passau with 920 tons of corn.

 

 

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Hellespont Charger

Hellespont Charger

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The 144 meter long, 11551 dwt oil tanker Hellespont Charger became disabled off Loop Head, Ireland.  The tanker, loaded with 15,000 tons of caustic soda, had suffered a power blackout after the vessel had its main engine failure. The Hellespont Charger reported it was in force 7 winds and in six meter swells, but was in no risk.  The vessel was 100 miles west of the coast, but it was being driven towards the Irish coast.  The crew requested assistance from the Irish Coast Guard.  The Irish Coast Guard plans to fly out spare parts to the Hellespont Charger. A tug was also dispatched to assist the tanker as well.  No reports of injuries to the 22 crew on board.

 

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Susan

Susan

Susan

The 95 meter long, 5047 dwt freighter Susan went aground on the Nieuwe Maas River near Schiedam, Netherlands.  The Susan was heading out to the North Sea when it grounded.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Two tugs were able to refloat the freighter later the same day.  The Susan proceeded to Rotterdam to be inspected.

 

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