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Millau Bridge

Millau Bridge

Millau Bridge

The 366 meter long, 147443 dwt container ship Millau Bridge became disabled off Antimilos Island, Greece. The Millau Bridge was headed to Port Said from Piraeus when it suffered engine failure off the island. The crew was unable to restore power and requested assistance. Three tugs arrived on scene and towed the Millau Bridge back to Piraeus. No reports of injuries to the 23 crew, damage or pollution released.

Hanni

Hanni

Hanni
Photo: welt.de

The 118 meter long container ship Hanni ran aground on the Elbe near Mühlenberger Hole, Germany. The Hanni departed Hamburg for Bremerhaven and was heading to the North Sea when it suffered engine failure while between Blankenese and Finkenwerder.  The Hanni drifted before running aground near the south shore.

Hanni
Photo: mopo.de

A tug was dispatched and was unable to refloat the boxship.  A second attempt failed to free the Hanni even with an additional tug and the rising tide.  The Hanni was finally freed 12 hours later with four tugs. The Hanni proceeded to Hamburg. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. 

Nuka Arctica

Nuka Arctica

Nuka Arctica

On November 16, the 132 meter long, 9556 dwt container ship Nuka Arctica caught fire near Aalborg, Denmark. The Nuka Arctica was headed to Nuuk, Greenland when a fire started in the engine room.  The fire was quickly contained and extinguished by the crew, but the Nuka Arctica sustained damaged. The boxship redirected to Frederikshavn for repairs. Reports state the Nuka Arctica is proceeding under its own power, but at a reduced speed. No reports of injuries or pollution released.