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Sunnanvik

Sunnanvik

Sunnanvik
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The 124 meter long cement carrier Sunnanvik ran aground near Holmsund off Lillbådans Lighthouse, Sweden. The Sunnanvik was headed to Umea from Slite when it ran hard aground  with 2500 tons of cement on board. The hull sustained damage with one ballast tank holed and suffered some water ingress. No reports of injuries to the 17 crew on board or pollution released. Authorities launched a Coastguard vessel to monitor the situation. Reports state multiple tugs were requested to aid in refloating the Sunnanvik.

Conmar Island

Conmar Island

CONMAR_ISLAND

The 138 meter long, 9002 dwt container ship Conmar Island became disabled off Norrkoping, Sweden. The Conmar Island was proceeding to a berth when it was pushed into a buoy and the vessel’s propeller got entangled in the buoy anchor chain.  The boxship dropped anchor until it was freed a sort time later by the aid of two tugs. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Jongleur

Jongleur

JONGLEUR

The 81 meter long, 3030 dwt cargo vessel Jongleur allided with a bridge at Gothenburg, Sweden. The Jongleur was passing under the Gota Alvbron Bridge when its mast struck the bridge.  Traffic was halted until inspectors could survey the bridge the following day.  No reports of injuries and damage was limited to a bent mast on the Jongleur.  Traffic was resumed on the bridge and the Jongleur continued on its voyage.