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Bomar Moon

Bomar Moon

Bomar-Moon

The 81 meter long general cargo vessel Bomar Moon ran aground on the Köhlbrand, an anabranch of the Unterelbe River, off Hamburg, Germany. The Bomar Moon had departed from a nearby oil plant when it suffered a power blackout.  The crew performed an emergency anchor, but the cargo the vessel struck bottom.  A nearby tug was able to refloat the Bomar Moon and proceeded to Steinwerder aided by two police boats.  No reports of injuries. The cargo vessel was detained while divers inspected the hull for damage.

Tong Hai

Tong Hai

TONG_HAI

The 187 meter long, 47980 dwt bulk freighter Tong Hai went aground on the Elbe River at Hamburg, Germany.  The Tong Hai was being maneuvered from its berth by two tugs when it’s stern went aground along the opposite embankment.  The two tugs were able to refloat the Tong Hai and guide it back to a berth where it was detained.  Divers were requested to inspect the hull and rudder for damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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