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Socol 3 Disabled

Socol 3 Disabled

The 9,500 dwt freighter Socol 3 was reported disabled in the Aegean Sea off Kea Island, Greece.  The vessel suffered a mechanical failure while bound for Venezuela with general cargo including explosives.   Authorities on Kea Island denied Socol 3 to the harbor until a survey could be carried out.   The Socol-3 was towed to Lavrion, Greece for repairs.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Queen Arrow II

Queen Arrow II

The 10,640 dwt cement carrier Queen Arrow II ran aground off Crete.   The vessel was later freed with the assistance of a tug and continued to Iraklion.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

Eems Transporter Aground

Eems Transporter Aground

The 2900 dwt freighter Eems Transporter went ashore near the Port of Diafani Karpathos, Karpathos Island, Greece.  The Eems Transporter was loaded with a cargo of 2563 metric tons of steel from Turkey bound for France.   No pollution has been observed, but the local port authority has placed personnel available to contain any pollution releases if necessary .   The Coast Guard reports that all 6 crew are in good shape.   No reports on plans to refloat the vessel.

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