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Texas Lady

Texas Lady

Texas Lady
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On the morning of January 11, the fishing vessel Texas Lady ran aground in the Pacific Ocean at Paradise Point northwest of Port Orford, Oregon. The Coast Guard, Sixes Rural Fire District and Port Orford Fire Department responded to the scene. Aided by volunteers helped the 2 crew and their 2 dogs disembark off the Texas Lady.

An initial assessment considered the fishing vessel could be pulled off the beach with a tug.  However, the following day an inspection found the Texas Lady had sustained too much damage for salvage. The fishing vessel will be pulled up on the beach and dismantled on site.

The cause of the grounding was not disclosed.

Miniu

Miniu

 

Miniu
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On January 9, the 67 meter long self-propelled barge Miniu (MMSI: 261186172)  ran aground in Lake Jungfernsee near Potsdam, Germany. The Miniu was loaded with 744 tons of gravel when it ran aground on a shoal.  The barge was unable to free itself and requested assistance.

Due to the icy conditions, 3 icebreakers would be called out to help free the Miniu. The ice breakers wouldn’t reach the barge until 3 days later. The icebreakers attempted to pull the barge free, but failed.  At this point, the Miniu had slid closer to the shoreline and was firmly on a sandbank.

Miniu
Photo: rbb24.de

The water police stated that no further attempts would be made until the ice melts and the Miniu can be lightered of the cargo of gravel. Reports state that weather forecasts suggest that attempts to refloat the barge will be the following week at the earliest. Authorities state the crew on the Miniu plan to remain aboard the vessel and were well provisioned.

The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

Fener

Fener

 

Fener
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On January 13, the 138 meter long, 4515 dwt cargo vessel Fener (IMO: 8888862) ran aground in the Mediterranean Sea approximately 5 miles west of the northern entrance to the Suez Canal. The Fener departed from Turkey bound for East Port Said to load a cargo of salt. When the vessel approached Port Said weather conditions were poor so the Fener requested to wait in the anchorage area until weather improves.

Fener
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Authorities would later receive an alert from the Fener that the vessel had suffered a breach in a hold with water ingress. Fearing the vessel would sink, the Fener headed to the shallows where it was intentionally grounded.

Fener
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Canal authorities state the Fener grounding has no impact to traffic on the Suez Canal. The situation is being monitored. No further details reported.