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Fri Wave Aground

Fri Wave Aground

Photo: kustbevakningen.se
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

The 83 meter long freighter Fri Wave went aground in the Baltic Sea off Solvesborg near Kristianstad, Sweden. The Fri Wave was en route to Solvesborg from Dunkerque with a cargo of limestone when ran onto a shoal.  The freighter suffered damage to its ballast tank, but none of the crew on board were injured.  The Swedish Coast Guard tested the Master and first officer for alcohol.  Both men had positive results, but were not charged as they stated they had drank some alcohol after the vessel had gone aground. The first officer was fined 3000 Swedish Crowns. Reports state that the owners fired both men.

Photo: kustbevakningen.se
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

The Fri Wave was pulled off the shoal and refloated the following day.  Two tugs were on scene and towed the Fri Wave to Sölvesborg where Coast Guard divers inspected the vessel’s hull.  No reports of oil pollution being released.

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Phantom Update

Phantom Update

Photos: Swedish Coast Guard

The Swedish Coast Guard towed the disabled freighter Phantom to Oskarshamn.   The Freighter is now moored at a quay where operations to stabilize the vessel will continue.   Plans to remove the deck cargo and bilge pumping should correct the severe list.   A salvage company has been contracted to handle further operations.

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Phantom

Phantom

The 82 meter long, 3200 dwt freighter Phantom became disabled while off Öland, Sweden.  The Phantom loaded with lumber bound for Casablanca suffered a cargo shift resulting in a severe list.  Part of the deck cargo broke loose and fell overboard.   The crew of six on board contacted the Swedish Coast Guard who dispatched vessels and a helicopter to the scene.   The helicopter first arrived and winched the crew to safety.  Later a Coast Guard vessel was able to attach a line and took the Phantom under tow.   The vessels were reported to be heading to Oskarshamn.   Reports state there is a risk that the Phantom may capsize before reaching safety due to heavy seas in the area.   Environmental vessels are also standing by in case pollution is released.

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