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Danube-Sulina Canal Collision

Danube-Sulina Canal Collision

Photo: reporteris.roOn August 28, the 126 meter long, 7321 dwt cargo vessel Sundry (IMO: 9045651) collided with the 118 meter long, 7732 dwt tanker Mazu Xiao (IMO: 9503940) on the Danube-Sulina Canal in Romania.  The Sundry loaded with more than 6,200 tons of barley had suffered a power blackout after engine failure. The vessel attempted to do an emergency anchorage, but was unable to complete it before blocking the path of the passing Mazu Xiao loaded with 6620 tons of diesel fuel from Constanta to Izmail. The Mazu Xiao attempted to veer pass the Sundry but ended up scraping against the hull.

Sundry
Photo: Stiripesurse.ro

 

The Sundry sustained damage on the stern  starboard hull above the waterline. The Mazu Xiao sustained a large gash along its starboard hull. The Mazu Xiao proceeded to an anchorage off Tulcea, Romania for inspection. The Sundry remained moored at Sulina for inspection. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

 

Aurelio

Aurelio

Aurelio
Photo: ct100.ro

On February 6, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Aurelio ran aground in the Black Sea at the port of Constanta, Romania. The Aurelio had been at its berth when strong winds cause it to break the mooring lines. The Aurelio was blown across the port until it ran aground on a sandbank near the remains of an old shipwreck. No reports of injuries.

Authorities dispatched two vessels to help refloat the Aurelio.  No reports of damage or pollution released.

Caledonia

Caledonia

Caledonia
Photo: radioconstanta.ro

The 188 meter long, 35079 dwt cargo vessel Caledonia ran aground in the port of Constanța, Romania. The Caledonia departed from its berth with 10,678 tonnes of laminates bound for Veracruz. As it maneuvered away from the berth, the bow of the Caledonia ran aground just off the east peir Farul Carol I lighthouse. No reports of injuries.

Following the grounding, authorities inspected the Caledonia for damage. Finding no damage to the hull, it was determine the vessel would need to be lightered before it could be refloated. After 1,000 tonnes of cargo was unloaded, three tugs pulled the Caledonia free.  The Caledonia proceeded back to the berth to be reloaded.  No reports of damage or pollution released.