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Sabre Spirit

Sabre Spirit

Sabre Spirit
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The 190 foot long  ro-ro cargo vessel Sabre Spirit ran aground off Current Cut between Saint Thomas and Great Saint James in the US Virgin Islands.  The vessel was en route to Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas from Tortola, British Virgin Islands when it grounded.  The Sabre Spirit suffered some hull damage and water ingress. No reports of injuries to the 12 crew on board.   Authorities from St. Thomas arrived on scene and temporary repairs were completed. The Sabre Spirit was refloated on the following high tide and proceeded to Crown Bay, Saint Thomas.  No reports of pollution released. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Basalt

Basalt

BASALT

The 108 meter long, 3221 dwt general cargo vessel Basalt ran aground on the Volga River near the 462 kilometer mark. The Basalt was passing a passenger ship when it veered too far out of the channel and went aground.  The Basalt suffered hull damage with its ballast tanks holed.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Basalt was en route to Yaroslavl from Onezhskoye Lake with 3588 tons of gravel.  Reports state the vessel will require to be lightered before it can be refloated.

Mia B

Mia B

MIA-B

The 68 meter long, 1190 dwt cargo vessel Mia B ran aground in the Roskilde Fjord near Zealand, Denmark.  The Mia B had departed from Frederiksvaerk bound for Norway with a cargo of steel plates when it went aground after a technical error.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Mia B was later refloated the following day and proceeded back to Frederiksvaerk for inspection.