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Sunnanvik

Sunnanvik

Sunnanvik
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The 124 meter long cement carrier Sunnanvik ran aground near Holmsund off Lillbådans Lighthouse, Sweden. The Sunnanvik was headed to Umea from Slite when it ran hard aground  with 2500 tons of cement on board. The hull sustained damage with one ballast tank holed and suffered some water ingress. No reports of injuries to the 17 crew on board or pollution released. Authorities launched a Coastguard vessel to monitor the situation. Reports state multiple tugs were requested to aid in refloating the Sunnanvik.

Cement Beaches in Croatia

Cement Beaches in Croatia

KRKA
Photo: jutarnji.hr

Three laid-up cement carriers broke their moorings and blown ashore during a bora at Split, Croatia. The 94 meter long, 1375 dwt Vranjic, 1508 dwt Orebic and 66 meter long, 1392 dwt KRKA had been laid-up when heavy seas caused by strong wind gusts caused the vessels to break their moorings. The KRKA and Orebic washed ashore on Marian beach while the Vranjic ended up at Slatina.  No reports of injuries as all three vessels were unmanned. Reports state that the bora recorded gusts reaching  216 km / h.

 

Malta Cement

Malta Cement

MALTA_CEMENT

The 88 meter long, 3961 dwt cement carrier Malta Cement went aground near Stockholm, Sweden.  The Malta Cement was en route to Vasteras from Rostock with a cargo of cement when it ran aground on Kalvholmen Island.  A survey found the vessel suffered no damage. The Malta Cement was refloated on the following hide tide with the assistance of a tug. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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