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Stellamar

Stellamar

Stellamar
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On the morning of June 20, the 90 meter long, 5350 dwt cargo vessel Stellamar (IMO: 9951836) ran aground in the Gulf of Bothnia off the island of Iso Järviluoto near Rauma, Finland. The Stellamar was arriving from Kunda with a pilot o board when it struck bottom.  The cargo vessel sustained minor damage to its freshwater tank, but no oil pollution was spotted. A tug was dispatched a short time later and freed the Stellamar. The vessels proceed into Rauma where it moored. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.  No reports of injuries from the incident.

 

Peregrine

Peregrine

Peregrine
Photo: nps.gov

Just after midnight on June 14, the 25 foot long National Park Service vessel Peregrine ran aground on Lake Superior at the northern end of the Keweenaw Upper Entrance in Hancock, Michigan. The Peregrine was heading to Houghton, Michigan from Isle Royale with 6 persons on board when it struck the breakwater. The United States Coast Guard was contacted and launched the 45 foot long response boat to the scene. There the Coast Guard transferred two passengers, who were being transported from the island to the mainland for medical treatment, to a nearby boat launch where they were met by medical responders.  The Coast Guard returned and safely transferred the remaining park service rangers to shore. No reports of injuries. Reports states the Peregrine was towed to Houghton later that afternoon.  No reports of any pollution was released.  The cause of the grounding and amount of damage to the Peregrine was not disclosed.

Fairplay

Fairplay

 

Fairplay
Photo: tvaktuell.com

On the morning of June 11, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge Fairplay (MMSI: 211234090) ran aground on the Danube River near Regensburg, Germany. The Fairplay was headed to Linz from Nürnberg with a cargo of iron ore when it ran aground during a turning maneuver trying to enter the port at Regensburg.  The Fairplay was stuck lying at an angle partially blocking navigation traffic.

Attempts to refloat the Fairplay the following day failed. A pusher tug had arrived on site and was unable to free the barge.  After several failed salvage attempts with the pusher over the following days,  a dredger was dispatched from Rotterdam to lighter part of the cargo of iron ore. Authorities have stated the water level should rise, but may not be enough to aid in refloating the Fairplay. The water police have stated the stranded barge is secured and there is enough room to allow vessel traffic to resume.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.