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CMA CGM Mermaid

CMA CGM Mermaid

CMA CGM Mermaid
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On the morning of September 8, the 204 meter long, 31114 dwt container ship CMA CGM Mermaid (IMO: 9961283) ran aground in the Gulf of Finland at the port of Muuga, Estonia. The CMA CGM Mermaid had completed a voyage from Kotka to Muuga when it approached the berth at the container terminal. For undisclosed reasons, the container ship’s bow struck head on into quay. There were no reports of injuries, but the quay and the berth the 182 meter long, 30695 dwt bulk carrier Belasitza (IMO: 9498262) were damaged.  The CMA CGM Mermaid was later listed as have run aground at the same location.  No further details reported.

Kyeema Spirit

Kyeema Spirit

 

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The 249 meter long, 113357 dwt tanker Kyeema Spirit went aground on Aegna Island near Tallinn, Estonia.  The tanker suffered damage including a hole in a bilge tank.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The Kyeema Spirit was headed to Tallinn in ballast.   Three tugs were dispatched to the scene and pulled the tanker free.   A pollution prevention vessel was also on scene monitoring the situation.   Reports state the port authorities warned the tanker several times before it ran aground.  Officials have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Collision Off Kihnu

Collision Off Kihnu

The 60 meter long, 266 dwt icebreaker Eva-316 collided with the 100 meter long, 4400 dwt freighter Lettland in the Gulf of Riga near the island of Kihnu, Estonia.   Damage was slight on both vessels with the Lettland suffering a small 40 centimeter hole along its hull.   The Lettland continued on to Iggesund from Pärnu while the Eva-316 continued with its icebreaking duties.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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