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Aegir

Aegir

Aegir
Photo: eldivisadero.cl

On April 18, the 63 meter long, 1300 dwt cargo vessel Aegir ran aground near  Isla  Humos, Chile. The vessel was en route to Punta Arenas with a cargo of fish food when it suffered damage while transiting the Chacabuco canal. The Aegir sustained hull damage and suffered water ingress. Unable to control the flooding, the cargo vessel was driven aground to avoid it sinking. No reports of injuries to the 12 crew on board.

Authorities dispatched several patrol boats to the scene.  Steps were taken to contain any pollution released. Reports state no oil pollution had been released.

Rosenvoll

Rosenvoll

Rosenvoll
Photo: twitter

The 19 meter long fishing vessel Rosenvoll caught fire near the port of Mandal, Norway. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room disabling the Rosenvoll.  The crew requested assistance with the NSSR rescue vessel Ægir responding.  The Ægir towed the Rosenvoll back to Mandal. No reports of injuries.