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Good Faith

Good Faith

Good Faith
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The 164 meter long bulk carrier Good Faith ran aground in the Aegean Sea along the coast of Andros Island, Greece. The bulk carrier had departed from Eleusis in ballast bound for the Odessa, Ukraine.  During the night, the Good Faith had encountered stormy weather with gale strength winds. The bulk carrier was blown on to the rocky shoreline.  The vessel’s hull was punctured and suffered water ingress. The master of the Good Faith requested assistance and evacuation of the 22 crew on board.  The Greek Coast Guard along with Air Force helicopters responded to the scene. The helicopters were able to hoist all 22 crew off the vessel safely. Authorities dispatched anti-pollution vessel to the scene along with three tugs.  Reports state a Lloyds Open Form has been signed. No reports of injuries.

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Europalink

Europalink

europalink

The 214 meter long passenger ro-ro ferry Europalink ran aground off the islet Peristeres near Corfu, Greece. The passenger ship ran onto the rocks and sustained hull damaged. The vessel turned around and returned to Kerkyra aided by two tugs. In port, divers inspected the hull and found the vessel had suffered several cracks along its starboard hull.  No reports of injuries to the 692 passengers and 70 crew on board.  Passengers disembarked and were given other travel arrangements. The Europalink was detained by authorities until repairs could be completed.

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Ince Inebolu

Ince Inebolu

Ince Inebolu
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The 190 meter long, 52,376 dwt bulk carrier Ince Inebolu ran aground off Astypalaia Island, Greece.  The Ince Inebolu was  en route to Russia from Yemen in ballast when it ran ashore  resulting in hull damage and minor water ingress in the bow.  No reports of injuries to the 22 crew, damage or pollution released.  Reports state the flooding was under control and the Greek Coast Guard was on scene.  A tug was requested to help refloat the vessel. The cause of the grounding was not reported.