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Skagern

Skagern

Skagern
Photo: sverigesradio.se

On November 9, the 83 meter long, 3171 dwt general cargo vessel Skagern ran aground on the Gota River between Trollhättan and Lilla Edet, Sweden. The Skagern was headed for Kingston upon Hull, England with a cargo of timber when it suffered a technical fault and ran aground. The Skagern sustained a slight list to starboard, but no hull breaches or water ingress.

Authorities were notified and arrived on scene a short time later. Booms were placed around the vessel to contain any pollution. The officers on board the vessel were tested for alcohol which was all returned negative. The exact cause of the grounding was not known, but authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Divers shall inspect the hull for damage before salvage attempts are started. Reports state the vessel may require to be lighten before it can be pulled free.

Mazovia

Mazovia

Mazovia

The 176 meter long, 6124 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Mazovia caught fire in Ystad, Sweden. The Mazovia was preparing to depart for a voyage to Swinoujscie, Poland when a fire broke out in the engine room. The fire started with one of the generators and the crew was able to extinguish the blaze quickly.  No injuries reported.  The crew attempted to repair the generator, but were unable to fix the issue allowing the ferry to pass inspection. Reports state the passengers later disembarked and had to find alternative transportation.

Lotty

Lotty

Lotty
Photo: vk.se

On November 6, the 16 meter long survey vessel Lotty ran aground on the rocks in Örefjärden near Nordmaling, Sweden.  Authorities dispatched aircraft to the scene and found a sheen of pollution around the grounded vessel. Two vessels were dispatched to the scene. One laid out booms around the Lotty while the other began to removal of the remaining fuel on board the Lotty.  Initial investigations found some 350 litres of diesel fuel had been released. No reports of injuries.  Reports state the Lotty will be salvaged.