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Cement Trader

Cement Trader

Cement Trader

On the morning of May 1, the 106 meter long, 6392 dwt cement carrier Cement Trader (IMO: 7716763) ran aground on the Western Scheldt at the entrance to Terneuzen, Netherlands. The Cement Trader was headed  to Terneuzen from Setubal when the the vessel became stranded.  Multiple tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Cement Trader which proceeded to moor at Terneuzen.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state that authorities will inspect the vessel for damage.

 

 

Blue Ciment 1

Blue Ciment 1

Blue Ciment 1
Photo: KEGM

On October 15, the 134 meter long, 13,045 dwt cement carrier Blue Ciment 1 (IMO: 9372640) ran aground on the Bosporus near Anadolu Hisarı, Turkey.  The Blue Ciment 1 was en route to Zonguldak from Brevik when it suffered engine failure on the Bosporus. The cement carrier went adrift in the current until it ran aground. Authorities dispatched two tugs which were able to pull the Blue Ciment 1 free. The vessels proceeded to an anchorage in the Black Sea where the Blue Ciment 1 will undergo repairs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Iriana

Iriana

IRIANA
Image: taiwanenglishnews.com

The 117 meter long, 10,300 dwt cement carrier Iriana ran aground (IMO: 9821158) went aground of Fangshang, Taiwan.  The Iriana had suffered a mechanical breakdown and had to drop anchor as Typhoon Gaemi approached. The winds over 115 mph and heavy seas over 20 feet were too much and the vessel’s anchor began to drag.  Unable to maneuver the cement carrier was driven ashore. No reports of injuries to the 20 crew.