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Good Faith

Good Faith

Good Faith
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The 164 meter long bulk carrier Good Faith ran aground in the Aegean Sea along the coast of Andros Island, Greece. The bulk carrier had departed from Eleusis in ballast bound for the Odessa, Ukraine.  During the night, the Good Faith had encountered stormy weather with gale strength winds. The bulk carrier was blown on to the rocky shoreline.  The vessel’s hull was punctured and suffered water ingress. The master of the Good Faith requested assistance and evacuation of the 22 crew on board.  The Greek Coast Guard along with Air Force helicopters responded to the scene. The helicopters were able to hoist all 22 crew off the vessel safely. Authorities dispatched anti-pollution vessel to the scene along with three tugs.  Reports state a Lloyds Open Form has been signed. No reports of injuries.

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Mercy God

Mercy God

Mercy God

The 82 meter long general cargo ship Mercy God ran aground in the Aegean Sea off Bozcaada Island, Turkey. The cargo vessel had been at anchor when storms caused the anchor to drag and the vessel was blown ashore.  Tugs were dispatched and the vessel was refloated and taken to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.

 

Blue Dream

Blue Dream

BLUE_DREAMThe 112 meter long LPG Tanker Blue Dream went aground in the Aegean Sea near Kos Island, Greece.  The Blude Dream was en route to Suez from Kerch, Ukraine when it grounded.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The tanker was able to refloat itself and proceeded to Kos to be inspected.

 

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