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Marreje Aaltje Aground

Marreje Aaltje Aground

The 20-meter long 190 ton fishing vessel Marreje Aaltje went aground in the North Sea near the coast of Margate, England.   The Margate lifeboat was sent out to aid the trawler as there was concern the vessel may capsize.   The sandbanks in the area are known to be steep and vessels can keel over if they do not setting correctly.   However, the Marreje Aaltje went aground near high tide and with the assistance of another trawler, the Marreje Aaltje was towed clear of the sandbank.  Reports state there was no damage and the vessel continued fishing.

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Frisia Rotterdam collides with Cleantec

Frisia Rotterdam collides with Cleantec

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Freighter Cleantec
Freighter Cleantec

The 33784 dwt box carrier Frisia Rotterdam collided with the 33344 dwt bulk freighter Cleantec near Hirshals, Denmark. The Cleantac was loaded with 30000 mt of fertilizers from Klaipeda, Lithuania. The Frisia Rotterdam was sailing from Aarhus bound for Bremerhaven. Both vessels were proceeding in the same direction when the faster Frisia Rotterdam tried to overtake the slower Cleantec.

The Cleantec sustained damage below the waterline resulting in a 7 meter gash in its cargo holds. Reports state the vessel had water ingress. The Frisia Rotterdam received only minor damage. The Cleantec was reported to be heading for safety at Albaek bight escorted by rescue boats. The Frisia Rotterdam continued on to it’s original destination.

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