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Antheus Sinks

Antheus Sinks

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The 12 meter, 17 ton fishing vessel Antheus sank in the English Channel off Saint Vaast-La-Hougue, France.   The Antheus was peforming a maneuver when it capsized sending it’s three crew into the water.   The crew was able to sent out a distress call  and were later rescued by the fishing vessel Caen.   The three men were unharmed, but shaken by the event.   No pollution was sited where the Antheus sank.   An investigation will be conducted into the sinking.

More information on the Antheus found on http://www.fishsubsidy.org/FR/vessel/FRA000735900/antheus

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Deneb Capsized

Deneb Capsized

The 101 meter long, 5350 ton Deneb was unloading containers at the port at Algeciras, Spain when it developed a strong list to starboard.   The vessel continued listing over until the Deneb was resting on its starboard side with the bow submerged.   Authorities placed booms around the vessel to prevent any oil pollution escaping into the harbour.  The Deneb had 118 tons of bunk oil and 26 tons of diesel fuel on board before the incident.   Reports state salvage will take up to one week to implement.   No reports of injuries.   An investigation into the incident is being conducted.

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Tanker-Barge Waldhof sinks

Tanker-Barge Waldhof sinks

The tanker is lying on its side

The 330 foot tanker (barge) Waldhof capsized and sank on the Rhine river close to the Lorelei Rock between Koblenz and St. Goarshausen, Germany. The barge was carrying 2,400 tons of sulfuric acid from Ludwigshafen, Germany to Antwerp, Belgium. Two of the 4 crewmen onboard were pulled from the river and are in good shape. There is no indication why the vessel capsized. Reports state there was some concern about acid leaking from the tanker, but officals stated the vessel’s double-hull has remained intact and there were no leaks.

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