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VSG Glory

VSG Glory

VSG Glory
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On the morning of November 23, the 100 meter long, 8191 dwt cargo vessel VSG Glory (IMO: 9103025) ran aground in the Red Sea off El Quseir, Egypt. The VSG Glory was en route to Port Tawfiq in Suez from Yemen with 4,000 tons of cargo. Proceeding in heavy seas and strong winds, the cargo vessel suffered a technical malfunction off El Quseir. The VGS Glory drifted until it was nearly ashore when it pilled up on a coral reef.  No reports of injuries.

The vessel sustained substantial damage with a fracture in the hull and water ingress causing the VSG Glory to sink by the stern. The engine room was reported as flooded releasing pollution in the area.  Authorities dispatched a team to the scene and placed booms and absorbent pads to contain the pollution. These booms would later separate allowing the pollution to contaminate the reef and nearby shoreline.   Reports state the coral reef had extensive damage caused by the grounding and pollution released.

 

 

Rio Bravo

Rio Bravo

Rio Bravo

On February 25, the 286 meter long, 80225 dwt container ship Rio Bravo ran aground off Port Said, Egypt. The Rio Bravo was approaching Port Said from Mersin, Turkey when it ran aground.  Unable to free itself, the vessel requested assistance. Three tugs were dispatched and were able to pull the Rio Bravo free the following day. The tugs escorted the Rio Bravo into port where the boxship was inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Zaliv Amurskiy

Zaliv Amurskiy

Zaliv Amurskiy

On February 13, the 244 meter long, 104542 dwt tanker Zaliv Amurskiy ran aground in the Suez Canal near the 41 kilometer mark. The tanker was headed northbound when it suffered a malfunction in its steering and ran aground. Tugs were dispatched and were able to refloated the Zaliv Amurskiy the following day.  The tugs escorted the Zaliv Amurskiy to Port Said where it will undergo surveys for damage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.