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Rebecca Rousing

Rebecca Rousing

Photo: kustbevakningen.se
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

The 83 meter long, 1768 dwt freighter Rebecca Rousing became disabled off Öland, Sweden.  The Rebecca Rousing was en route to Gotland from Wolin when the vessel suffered a mechanical breakdown resulting in a power blackout.  The freighter went adrift in heavy seas and high winds and was in danger of being blown ashore.  The crew contacted the Swedish Coast Guard who dispatched a rescue vessel from Öland and took the Rebecca Rousing under tow. Both vessels proceeded to northern tip of Öland where it dropped anchor and sheltered from the wind and waves.  No reports of injuries to the five crew or pollution released.

 

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Sandra II

Sandra II

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On December 15, the 114 meter long, 3134 dwt freighter Sandra II was damaged by ice while attempting to enter the Azov Sea.  The Sandra II was following an icebreaker from Azov when the vessel’s hull was cut by ice breaching the ballast tank in the foreship.  No reports of injuries.  The Sandra II diverted to Eysk for repairs.  The Sandra II was en route to Turkey with 3000 tons of wheat.

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Aspro

Aspro

ASPRO

The 113 meter long, 3260 dwt freighter Aspro went aground in the Azov Sea near Eysk, Russia.  The Aspro was pushed out of the navigation channel by ice flows before it grounded.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The vessel was still reported aground five days after the grounding.

 

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