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Katja

Katja

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The 232 meter long, 97220 dwt VLCC tanker Katja went aground in the North Sea off the island of Minsener Oog near Wangerooge, Germany.  The tanker suffered a slight list while stuck on the  sandbank, but no water ingress.   Four tugs responded along with an anti pollution vessel to the scene.   The tugs were able to refloat the Katja a few hours later with the rising tide.   The vessels then proceeded to Wilhelmshaven where the Katja berthed where it unloaded its cargo of 87,000 tons of crude oil.   The tanker will undergo an inspection looking for any possible damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.   The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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Audacious BF83

Audacious BF83

Photo: Shipspotting.com

 

The 27 meter long fishing vessel Audacious BF83 sank in the North Sea near Aberdeen, Scotland.   The vessel had suffered uncontrolled water ingress with the engine room flooded.  The crew alerted the Aberdeen Coastguard who dispatched two helicopters to the scene.  The six crew on the Audacious abandoned ship to life rafts and were rescued by a nearby vessel.   The helicopters later arrived and transferred the men.  No reports of injuries.  The authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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