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Zebron

Zebron

Photo: kustbevakningen.se
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

The 45 meter long chemical tanker Zebron went aground off Akers Runö near Stockholm, Sweden.  The authorities were alerted and the Swedish Coast Guard responded sending aircraft and rescue boats to the scene.  The Zebron was found hard aground, but no injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Zebron was proceeding in ballast with only 32 tons of bunker oil on board.  Reports state that alcohol may have been a factor why the vessel went aground.  The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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