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Efi Theo

Efi Theo

Efi Theo
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On July 22, the 190 meter long bulk carrier Efi Theo ran aground  in the port of Klaipeda, Lithuania. The Efi Theo had suffered engine failure and went adrift until it went aground.  Three tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Efi Theo.  The bulk carrier was taken back to Klaipeda.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Chabira

Chabira

The 43 meter long, 288 dwt dredger Chabira sprung a leak and sank while berthed at Klaipeda, Lithuania.  Authorities placed an oil boom around the vessel to contain any pollution released.  No reports of injuries.   Reports state the vessel will be raised.  No further details reported.

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Baltic Sea Ferry

Baltic Sea Ferry

FEHMARN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 09:  In this handou...
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The 650 foot ferry Lisco Gloria was gutted by fire while on route from Kiel to Klaipeda, Lithuania The ferry’s 236 people onboard, 204 passengers and 32 crew, had to evacuated to lifeboats and were transferred to another ferry. There were 28 reported injuries with 3 requiring hospital. Reports state the fire may have started by an explosion from a reefer lorry located on the vessel’s upper deck.

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