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Malta Cement

Malta Cement

MALTA_CEMENT

The 88 meter long, 3961 dwt cement carrier Malta Cement went aground near Stockholm, Sweden.  The Malta Cement was en route to Vasteras from Rostock with a cargo of cement when it ran aground on Kalvholmen Island.  A survey found the vessel suffered no damage. The Malta Cement was refloated on the following hide tide with the assistance of a tug. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Malta Cement

Malta Cement

Photo: Swedish Coast Guard

The 88 meter long, 3961 dwt freighter Malta Cement went aground near Mörkö, Sweden.   The freighter loaded with 3700 tons of cement suffered slight damage to the hull near the propeller allowing some water ingress.   The Swedish Coast Guard dispatched vessels to the scene to monitor the vessel.  No reports of injuries or pollution released into the water.   Two tugs were on scene as divers conduct an inspection and a salvage plan is worked out.

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