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Dalniy Vostok

Dalniy Vostok

Dalniy Vostok
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 103 meter long, 10718 dwt  reefer fishing vessel Dalniy Vostok sank in the Sea of Okhotsk off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula. The trawler was fishing with 132 persons on board when it was struck by an ice flow holing the vessel. The engine room was quickly flooded by water ingress. Without power, the vessel sank within 15 minutes. The Dalniy Vostok was able to send out a distress call with several vessels in the area responding. Some 63 persons were reported rescued, but another 54 crew perished in the freezing waters.

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Santa Lucia

Santa Lucia

Santa Lucia
photo: uscg

On January 27, the 143 meter long reefer Santa Lucia ran aground in Delaware Bay near Miah Maull Shoal.  The Santa Lucia was bound for Philadelphia with fresh produce when it struck a rocky shoal. No injuries, damage or pollution released. The Santa Lucia was later refloated under its own power and proceeded to a nearby anchorage where it was inspected for damage. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Collision in Øre Sound

Collision in Øre Sound

Atlantic Lady
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

The 140 meter long reefer cargo vessel Atlantic Lady collided with the 182 meter long tanker Kraslava in the Drogden Channel, Øre Sound between Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen. The  Atlantic Lady was en route to Bear Island from St. Petersburg when it was struck by the Kraslava.  The Atlantic Lady sustained significant damage to its superstructure with numerous cabins destroyed.  The Kraslava sustained a large gash to its starboard bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Atlantic Lady proceeded to an anchorage in Copenhagen.  The Kraslava headed to Køge Bay.  The Kraslava was in ballast from Santa Cruz heading to St. Petersburg.

Kraslava
Photo: kustbevakningen.se