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Travestern

Travestern

Travestern
Photo: twitter

On May 21, the 161 meter long, 17088 tanker Travestern ran aground on the St. Lawrence River (Lake St. Francis) near Cornwall, Ontario. The Travestern was headed to Montreal from Hamilton when it stranded on Lancaster Bar. Two tugs were dispatched to the scene and were able to refloat the tanker a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Authorities state the vessel was escorted to an anchorage near Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec where the tanker will be inspected for damage. The cause of the grounding was not reported.

Oraness

Oraness

Oraness

On May 16, the 79 meter long, 2586 dwt tanker Oraness caught fire on the Kiel Canal near Suchsdorf, Germany. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room while it was en route to Moerdijk from Aarhus. The crew requested assistance with the local fire brigade responding. The fire brigade was able to extinguish the blaze a few hours later. No reports of injuries. Tugs took the Oraness under tow back to Kiel for repairs and to be inspected. No reports of pollution released.

Collision at Buenos Aires

Collision at Buenos Aires

Coipo
Photo: infobae.com

On April 28, the 183 meter long, 47300 dwt tanker Coipo collided with the 30 meter long, 276 dwt tug Ona Don Lorenzo at the terminal in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The tug was assisting in maneuvers to dock the Coipo when the two vessels collided. The tug breached the tanker hull releasing oil pollution into the water. Authorities  halted traffic and placed booms around the vessel. No reports of injuries.

Reports state the release of oil was later stopped and pollution removal operations were underway.