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Atoll

Atoll

Atoll
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On January 31, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Atoll (MMSI: 211173200)  ran aground on the Main River near Karlstadt, Germany. The Atoll was en route to Ghent from Duisburg when it veered out of the navigation channel and became wedged between the two banks of the river.  Multiple tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the vessel the following morning. The water police had halted traffic in the area during the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  There were no reports if there was any damage to the Atoll. News reports state strong river currents may have caused the incident.

Mata’u

Mata’u

photo: tahiti-infos.com

The 21 meter long fishing vessel Mata’u went aground just off the shore of the atoll of Pukapuka.  The vessel had been fishing for three weeks for tuna when it was caught in a strong swell pushing the Mata’u hard aground on a reef.  The crew contacted the Papeete MRCC who dispatched rescuers to the scene.  The crew of six on board the Mata’u were safely rescued and taken ashore.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.   Salvage plans will have the vessel’s cargo of tuna unloaded along with draining the fuel tanks, before attempts to pull the vessel off the reef will be made.

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