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Gefion

Gefion

Gefion
Photo: folketidende.dk

On the morning of July 6, the 11 meter long, 2 masted sailing vessel Gefion (MMSI: 211567940) went aground on the Fehmarn Belt off Rødbyhavn, Denmark.  The Gefion was leaving the port of Rødbyhavn when it suffered engine engine failure. The sailing ship was unable to restart the engine before it washed ashore onto a breakwater. The Gefion suffered hull damage as it struck the rocks.  The damage allowed uncontrolled water ingress and the sailing ship flooded until it settled against the breakwater. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.

Danish authorities determined there was no risk to maritime traffic. The 42 meter long dredger Vilma Høj (IMO: 6616904) was hired to remove the Gefion from the breakwater. Reports state the Gefion was removed on July 15. The Gefion was built in 1932 on the Danish island of Thurø.

Pös 602

Pös 602

Pös 602
Photo: Greek Coast Guard

On the afternoon of July 14, the 19 meter long Frontex patrol vessel Pös 602 (MMSI: 237708500) sank  in the Aegean Sea off the coast of the Island of Lesbos near the town of Anaxos, Greece. The Pös 602 had struck a rock off the islet of Agios Georgios during a search and rescue operation.  The grounding resulted in puncturing the keel and uncontrolled water ingress.  The Pös 602 requested assistance with the  Greek Coast Guard along with a helicopter responding. The Greek Coast Guard was able to rescue all 6 crew who had abandoned ship into a life raft.  The crew were later taken to the port of Molyvos. No reports of injuries.  Reports state the Pös 602 sank, but no details if the patrol vessel released any pollution.

Dul Dul V

Dul Dul V

Dul Dul V
Photo: thehindu.com

On the morning of July 12, the 53 meter long barge Dul Dul V (MMSI: 419901162) ran aground in the Indian Ocean near Fort Kochi, India. The barge had been working at the dry docks  of the Cochin Shipyard on Willingdon Island when it had run out of fuel while entering the port.  The Dul Dul V went adrift until it went ashore resting a few meters off the beach.  Tugboats were called out and attempted to pull the barge free, but the Dul Dul V remained stuck.  Reports state a dredger will arrive on site and assist in refloating the barge.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Dul Dul V