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Georg Essberger

Georg Essberger

Georg Essberger
Photo: rijnmond.nl

The 100 meter long chemical tanker Georg Essberger allided with the quay near Hoek van Holland, Netherlands.  The tanker had suffered a power blackout while proceeding to the North Sea when the main engine failed. The crew attempted to do an emergency anchoring, but the Georg Essberger was unable to stop before it’s bow struck the quay.  The bow suffered a gash, but no water ingress. The quay sustained some damage as well. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Georg Essberger was later taken under tow to Rotterdam.

Coast Guard Aground

Coast Guard Aground

Photo: dailysabah.com
Photo: dailysabah.com

A Greek Coast Guard vessel ran aground just off Aydin, Turkey.  The vessel had gone adrift after its engine broke down while on patrol. The vessel requested assistance with both Greek and Turkish Coast Guard coordinated rescue efforts. Six Turkish Coast Guard vessels along with an aircraft were dispatched to the scene. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Yangtze River

Yangtze River

Yangtze River

On January 12, the 199 meter long bulk carrier Yangtze River became disabled on the Black Sea off Novorossiysk, Russia. The Yangtze River was en route to Novorossiysk from Dneproubugskiy when it suffered engine failure. The bulk carrier went adrift and requested assistance. A tug was dispatched to the scene and was able to establish a tow line to the Yangtze River. Both vessels proceeded to an anchorage near Novorossiysk. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.