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Fri Wave Aground

Fri Wave Aground

Photo: kustbevakningen.se
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

The 83 meter long freighter Fri Wave went aground in the Baltic Sea off Solvesborg near Kristianstad, Sweden. The Fri Wave was en route to Solvesborg from Dunkerque with a cargo of limestone when ran onto a shoal.  The freighter suffered damage to its ballast tank, but none of the crew on board were injured.  The Swedish Coast Guard tested the Master and first officer for alcohol.  Both men had positive results, but were not charged as they stated they had drank some alcohol after the vessel had gone aground. The first officer was fined 3000 Swedish Crowns. Reports state that the owners fired both men.

Photo: kustbevakningen.se
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

The Fri Wave was pulled off the shoal and refloated the following day.  Two tugs were on scene and towed the Fri Wave to Sölvesborg where Coast Guard divers inspected the vessel’s hull.  No reports of oil pollution being released.

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October 28 – Storm Damage

October 28 – Storm Damage

SC_ATLANTIC

The 140 meter long, 2059 dwt ro-ro passenger vessel Ocean Atlantic broke from her moorings at Bremerhaven, Germany by strong wind gusts.  A tug was able to bring the Ocean Atlantic back to the pier.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

PETER_PAN

The 190 meter long, 6555 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry ferry Peter Pan allided with the 49 meter long, 555 dwt small coastal freighter Jopi while moored at Trelleborg, Sweden.  The Peter Pan had broke from her moorings and strong wind gusts pushed the vessel’s aft section into the stern of the Jopi which was moored on the opposite quay.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Stena Alegra

The 7360 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Stena Alegra went aground in the Baltic Sea near Karlskrona, Sweden.  The Stena Alegra was proceeding in just ballast as no passengers or cargo was on board.   Reports state the vessel was blown aground by the strong winds.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

ARCO_AXE

The 98 meter long, 5438 dwt dredger Arco Axe went aground on the Thames near Shoeburyness, England.  The Arco Axe was later refloated by the aid of several tugs and proceeded to Medway.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.

 

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Nordanvik

Nordanvik

NORDANVIK

The 97 meter long, 5700 dwt cement freighter Nordanvik caught fire in the Baltic Sea near Turku, Finland.  The fire started in the Nordanvik’s engine room disabling the vessel.   The crew requested assistance with a local firefighting  brigade being flown by helicopter to the vessel.   The firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze.  No reports of injuries.   The Nordanvik was taken under tow to Pargas for repairs.

 

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