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Almeria

Almeria

ALMERIA

The 190 meter long, 57023 dwt bulk freighter Almeria stranded in the Kadet Trench between Nykøbing and Rostock.  The Almeria was fully loaded and was reported to be hard aground.  No reports of injuries, damage  or pollution released.   Authorities have dispatched an anti-pollution vessel to remain at the scene.   Reports state the vessel will require lightering before it can be refloated.   The cause of the grounding was due to human error when a navigation mistake drove the vessel out of the fairway.

Photo: folketidende.dk
Photo: folketidende.dk

 

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Empire

Empire

Photo: politiken.dk
Photo: politiken.dk

The 171 meter long, 20316 dwt container ship Empire went aground near Anholt Østrev, Denmark.   The container vessel was proceeding to Bremerhaven from Gdynia when it went aground into shallow water.   Authorities dispatched a patrol boat along with an anti pollution vessel to monitor the situation.  The Empire was able to be refloated a short time later and proceeded to Pakhusbugt where divers will inspect the hull for damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Reports state the crew of the Empire had veered off course due to a malfunction with their GPS equipement.   The crew had been warned by two other vessels that it was in danger of going aground  when it was spotted the container ship’s course on radar.  Reports state the crew ignored the warnings and continued on its course until it went aground.

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