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Ornak

Ornak

Photo: hamptonroads.com
Photo: hamptonroads.com

On April 15, the 228 meter long, 79677 dwt bulk carrier Ornak was driven hard aground off Virginia Beach, Virginia.  The Ornak had been at anchor in Chesapeake Bay when wind increased and changed direction.  The Ornak’s anchor began to drag.  The crew attempted to restart the engines and turn the vessel, but the bulk carrier was drifting closer to shore.  A second anchor was dropped, but it didn’t  hold.  The Ornak went hard aground a few hundred yards off shore.  No reports of injuries to the 22 crew on board, damage or pollution released.  The Ornak was released by the aid of tugs on the following rising tide.  Divers inspected the hull and was allowed to proceed to the Portsmouth terminal to load its cargo of grain.

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Petalon Aground

Petalon Aground

The 229 meter long freighter Petalon loaded with coal went aground in the Thimble Shoals Channel, Chesapeake Bay.   The vessel was refloated a few hours later.   The Coast Guard sent out a navigation team to check to see if the navigation buoys are in the proper place.   The Army Corps of Engineers are also doing a survey of the channel to verify the depths.   The Petalon will have an inspection for damage.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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