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Komander

Komander

Komander

On the afternoon of October 28, the 274 meter long, 150,581 dwt tanker Komander (IMO: 9271585) ran aground near kilometer 47 of the Suez Canal. The Komander was proceeding southbound in the canal when it suffered a mechanical breakdown The tanker went adrift and eventually ran aground.

Suez Canal Authorities were alerted and dispatched multiple tugs to assist. The tugs Mohamed Bashir,  Mosaed 4, Port Said 3, Suez 1, Nabil El-Hilali arrived on the scene. The tugs were able to pull the Komander free in less than an hour. Another tug took over towing and the vessels proceeded to the Bitter Lakes where the tanker dropped anchor.

No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities state that no traffic was disrupted during the incident.  The Komander was built in 2004 and is reported to be part of the Russian shadow fleet of tankers.

Royal Evolution

Royal Evolution

Royal Evolution
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On October 24, the 40 meter long passenger ship Royal Evolution (IMO: 9391191) ran aground in the Red Sea on Adu Dabab Four Reef.  Reports state the vessel’s keel struck the reef and went firmly aground. The passengers and crew remained on board initially as conditions were calm and the vessel was in no danger of sinking.  However, as the tide ebbed, the passengers were safely evacuated and taken ashore.  No reports of injuries.

Reports state the Royal Evolution suffered hull damage with fuel tanks ruptured. Diesel fuel had leaked into the lower decks of the vessel.  Initial attempts to pull the Royal Evolution off the reef failed. The Royal Evolution would remain on the reef for several days before it was refloated on the morning of October 27.  The Royal Evolution would proceed to Port Safaga for repairs.

Egyptian authorities did not disclose if any diesel fuel pollution had been released into the sea. No details if the reef sustained damage from the grounding.

Tokaj 1

Tokaj 1

Tokaj 1
Photo: swr.de

On the morning of October 25,  the  77 meter long self-propelled barge Tokaj 1 ran aground on the Moselle River near Koblenz, Germany. The Tokaj 1 departed from Frankfurt with a cargo of 980 tons of talc when it attempted to maneuver and struck the river bank with its bow. The bow hull sustained a 20 cm hole allowing uncontrolled water ingress.

The Tokaj 1 was able to proceed to a nearby pier where it moored. The Koblenz Fire brigade was alerted and proceeded to the scene. Fire fighters brought pumps to dewater the vessel. Divers could not make repairs due to the strong current.

Authorities have stated another vessel will be used to lighter the cargo off the Tokaj 1 then repairs can be made to the bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released.