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SN Federica

SN Federica

SN Federica
Photo: uscg

On March 31, the 228 meter long tanker SN Federica ran aground off Galveston Bay, Texas. The SN Federica was proceeding with 17 million gallons of crude oil when it ran aground off Galveston. The tanker sustained damage to the forepeak and ballast tanks, but did not suffer water ingress. The Coast Guard dispatched a response team from Texas City. The Coast Guard found no injuries and no pollution released. The SN Federica was refloated later the same day and proceeded to an anchorage. The vessel has been detained until an underwater survey of the hull can be completed.

Scan Master

Scan Master

Scan Master
Photo: avisa-st.no

The 71 meter long tanker Scan Master ran aground at Hemnskjela in Snillfjord, Norway. The Scan Master was en route to Averøy when strong winds and heavy seas pushed the tanker onto the rocky beach. No reports of injuries to the 6 crew on board, damage or pollution released.  Bad weather delayed the Scan Master to be refloated until conditions improved and favorable tide. The cause of the grounding was under investigation.


Axios

Axios

The 184 meter long, 47781 dwt tanker Axios allided with the 183 meter long, 35966 dwt tanker Andreas in Eleusis Bay near Piraeus, Greece. The Axios was maneuvering when it struck the the bow of the Andreas. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Both vessels sustained slight damage.  Authorities detained both vessels to be surveyed.