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Arctic Sunrise damaged

Arctic Sunrise damaged

Photo by Greenpeace

The 710 dwt motor vessel Arctic Sunrise was damaged while in heavy seas. The Arctic Sunrise while trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean from Boston when it was diverted to St. Johns, Newfoundland. In heavy seas, a container broke free in the hold and was sliding around in the hold with the heavy seas. The container damaged several systems on board requiring repairs in St. Johns. The Arctic Sunrise was sailing to Amsterdam, Netherlands, for upgrades.

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Abou Karim Collision

Abou Karim Collision

The 7852 dwt freighter Abou Karim collided with the fishing vessel Pianhiang 137 in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean between Brazil and Cape Verde Islands (09 55 N 034 30 W).   Reports state the freighter sent out distress signals.    No further details reported.