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Gipanis

Gipanis

Gipanis

The 56 meter, 336 dwt survey vessel Gipanis ran aground in the first Kuril Strait while en route to Petropavlovsk from Severo-Kurilsk. The Gipanis had stranded by the bow, but was able to refloat itself a short time later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Arsenyev Disabled

Arsenyev Disabled

The 97 meter long, 3086 dwt tanker Arsenyev was reported disabled in the Kuril Strait.   The tanker’s main engine had failed and the crew was unable to fix it.  The salvage tug Spravedivyi has been sent to take the Arsenyev under tow.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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