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Green Freezer

Green Freezer

Green Freezer
Photo: mbl.is

On September 17, the 109 meter long cargo ship Green Freezer ran aground off Fáskrúðsfjörður, Iceland. The Green Freezer had struck onto a skerry.  No reports of injuries. The tanker Laugafell was dispatched to the scene.  Some 140 tons of fuel oil was pumped off the vessel to help lighten the Green Freezer and reduce the risk of pollution released.  The Icelandic Coast Guard vessel Thor pulled the Green Freezer free on September 20.  The oil was then pumped back to the Green Freezer from the Laugafell.  Both vessels proceeded to Fáskrúðsfjörður.  No reports of pollution released.

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Samskip Akrafell

Samskip Akrafell

Samskip Akrafell
Photo: ice-sar

The 100 meter long, 5565 dwt cargo ship Samskip Akrafell ran aground onto a small rocky reef between Reyðarfjörður and Fáskrúðsfjörður, Iceland. The Akrafell sustained hull damage resulting in water ingress. The 12 crew on board immediately attempted to contain the ingress, but the flooding could not be controlled with the vessel’s pumps.  Authorities dispatched rescue vessels to the scene delivering more pumps to the Akrafell.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Divers will conduct an inspection of the hull before the vessel is pulled free and refloated on the following high tide.