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Bridget Carmel

Bridget Carmel

The 24 meter long trawler Bridget Carmel collided with the 239 meter long tanker Ocean Lady near Wicklow harbor, Ireland.  The trawler sustained some damage to its fishing gear, but no damage below the waterline.   The RNLI lifeboats from Holyhead and Wicklow assisted the trawler as it proceeded back to Wicklow under its own power.  The three crew on the Bridget Carmel were uninjured, but shaken by the incident.   The Ocean Lady sustained no damaged and proceeded on its voyage.   No pollution was released.

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Irish Grounding

Irish Grounding

The 9400 dwt boxship Samskip Endeavour ran aground in Waterford Harbour, Ireland.  The Samskip had suffered a mechanical failure while entering the harbour and struck a sandbank.   The boxship was later refloated with the aid of the rising tide and a tug.   The Samskip Endeavour was sailing from Zeebrugge, Netherlands before the incident.   No reports of injury, damage or pollution being released.

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Rose of Aran

Rose of Aran

The passenger ferry Rose of Aran went aground 25 meters off the shore of Doolin, Ireland.   The ferry with just four crewmen on board got stuck on the rocks, but suffered no damage.    The Doolin Coast Guard inspected the vessel and check for any pollution risk.   The ferry was able to free itself a few hours later with the rising tide.   No reports of injury or pollution being released.   The Rose of Aran regularly runs between Crab Island and Doolin.

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