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Cement Beaches in Croatia

Cement Beaches in Croatia

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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

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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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Sumise Maru No. 38

Sumise Maru No. 38

Sumise Maru No. 38
Sumise Maru No. 38

The 70 meter long, 1730 dwt cement carrier Sumise Maru No. 38 collided with the 52 meter long, 696 dwt chemical tanker Kaisei Maru in the Japan Sea off Hyogo, Japan.   The Sumise Maru was proceeding in ballast from Osaka to Ako when it was struck by the Kaisei Maru.  The Sumise Maru filled with with water and  sank 3 hours later.  One crewman on each vessel was injured in the collision.  The Kaisei Maru was able to proceed under its own power to Himeji.  The tanker was carrying 1000 tons of methanol from Osaki-Kamijima to Himeji.

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