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Cafer Dede Aground

Cafer Dede Aground

On November 8, the 182 meter long, 26000 dwt container vessel Cafer Dede went aground on the Island of Syros, Greece.  The cause of the grounding is a mystery.  At the time of the incident, the weather was calm and there was good visibility.   There were no injuries to the 19 crewmen on board.  Greek authorities are concern that the Cafer Dede could cause an environmental disaster like the Rena which went aground a month ago off New Zealand.   Two tugs are on site and oil booms have been placed around the vessel.   Current reports state there is no signs of leaks or pollution being released.   The Cafer Dede had been scheduled to sail between Salerno, Italy and Port of Izmir, Turkey.

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Vectis Isle Aground

Vectis Isle Aground

The 3774 dwt freighter Vectis Isle ran aground off the island of Kefallos, Greece.   The Vectis Isle was able to refloat itself the same day.   No report of damage or pollution being released.   The freighter proceeded to Amfilochia with a tug escort.  The vessel will be detained until it can be inspected.   The Vectis Isle was scheduled to sail from the Ionian Sea for Amfilochia, Greece.

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Decommissioned Navy Ship Sinks

Decommissioned Navy Ship Sinks

The former Brasilian Navy vessel Ary Parreiras G21 sank off the south coast of Peloponnese, Greece.   The naval vessel was under tow of the tug Istan Bull when it started to take on water.   The water ingress could not be stopped and the Ary Parreiras G21 sank.   The condition of the vessel was poor as it was being taken to the shipbreakers in Turkey.  No reports of injuries.

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