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Kaiserberg

Kaiserberg

Photo: gelderlander.nl

The 105 meter long self-propelled barge Kaiserberg collided with the self-propelled barge Anna on the IJssel near Zutphen, Netherlands.  The Kaiserberg had become disabled due to a power failure and drifted onto the right river bank.   The current pulled the Kaiserberg perpendicular swinging the vessel into the path of the Anna.   The Kaiserberg suffered damage to its stern while the Anna suffered damage to its bow.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.   Traffic was blocked on the IJssel for a short period until  tugs were requested to refloat the Kaiserberg and tow it to Eefde.   The Kaisenberg was loaded with 1200 tons of feed while the Anna was loaded with salt at the time of the collision.

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M/L Sulna Express

M/L Sulna Express

The 16 ton wooden-hulled ferry M/L Sulna Express went aground in the Manalik Channel near Tawi-Tawi, Philippines.  The vessel was en route to Bongao when it was pushed off course due to strong current and high winds.  The 20 passengers and five crew were later rescued by another vessel who was dispatched by the Philippine Coast Guard.  Reports state the vessel was only permitted to carry cargo only.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Wilson Newport

Wilson Newport

The 123 meter long, 8321 dwt freighter Wilson Newport went aground in Adriatic Sea near Gios Georgios, Greece.  The vessel struck the island and was hard aground, but no reports of water ingress or pollution released.   No injuries to the 10 crew on board.  Authorities have dispatched an anti-pollution vesel to the scene.   A tug was also standing by in the area.  The freighter was en route to Antwerp from Gemlik, Turkey.

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