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Kerem S

Kerem S

Kerem S

On February 20, the 75 meter long general cargo vessel Kerem S ran aground in the Aegean Sea on the island of Levitha, Greece.  The Kerem S was en route to Aliaga from Heraklion in ballast when it had become disabled between Kos and Paros. The crew requested to be evacuated as the vessel drifted towards the rocky coastline.  A helicopter was dispatched from Greek authorities and were able to hoist all 6 crew to safety.  No reports of injuries.  The Kerem S continued to drift until it went ashore on the northeastern tip of Levitha.  The vessel sustained hull damage and water ingress causing the cargo vessel to list to starboard and sink by the stern.

King Edward

King Edward

King Edward
Photo: denizhaber.com

The 183 meter long, 37384 dwt tanker King Edward became disabled off Sanyer Bebek, Turkey. The King Edward had departed from Istanbul bound for Kavkaz when it suffered rudder failure. The tanker went adrift and was headed toward the shoreline.  Tugs were dispatched and monitored the King Edward while the crew resolved the problem.  An hour later the rudder was fixed and the King Edward proceeded on its way. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Antarctic Chieftain

Antarctic Chieftain

antarctic chieftain

The 60 meter long fishing vessel Antarctic Chieftain became disabled in the South Ocean off Antarctica between Rossøya and Victoria Land. The fishing vessel with its 27 crew on board had become stuck in the ice with 3 of the vessel 4 propellers crushed by the ice. The crew requested assistance with the US Coastguard  icebreaker Polar Star responding.  The Polar Star broke the ice and reached the Antarctic Chieftain  a few days later. The Polar Star will tow the disabled fishing vessel to the open ocean where the fishing vessel Janas will take the tow and proceed  to the nearest harbour. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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