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Sten Baltic

Sten Baltic

Sten Baltic

The 144 meter long tanker Sten Baltic became disabled near Varlaxudden, Finland. The tanker had suffered engine failure and the vessel’s steering had also malfunctioned. The crew alerted authorities in Helsinki and dropped anchor.  The crew began repairs while authorities dispatched a Coast Guard vessel and pilot boat to the scene to monitor the situation. The crew was able to restart the engine a short time later. The Coast Guard vessel and pilot boat escorted the Sten Baltic to Kalbådagrunds where the vessel could be further inspected. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Sten Baltic was en route to Riga from Sköldvikhamnen.

Geroy Rossii Pyatnitskih

Geroy Rossii Pyatnitskih

Geroy Rossii Pyatnitskih

The 140 meter long tanker Geroy Rossii Pyatnitskih ran aground on the Don River near the 3027 kilometer mark. The Geroy Rossii Pyatnitskih was en route to Azov from Astrakhan with 4500 tons of gasoline when it grounded. A tug was dispatched and was able to refloat the tanker a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Aksaz C

Aksaz C

Aksaz-C

On October 1, the 100 meter long tanker Aksaz C became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean off Brest, France. The Aksaz C was en route to Pembroke from Las Palmas with 3,000 tons of vegetable oil when it had suffered engine failure.   The tanker went adrift and requested assistance. A tug arrived later the same day and towed the Aksaz C to Brest. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.