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Collision in Øre Sound

Collision in Øre Sound

Atlantic Lady
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

The 140 meter long reefer cargo vessel Atlantic Lady collided with the 182 meter long tanker Kraslava in the Drogden Channel, Øre Sound between Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen. The  Atlantic Lady was en route to Bear Island from St. Petersburg when it was struck by the Kraslava.  The Atlantic Lady sustained significant damage to its superstructure with numerous cabins destroyed.  The Kraslava sustained a large gash to its starboard bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Atlantic Lady proceeded to an anchorage in Copenhagen.  The Kraslava headed to Køge Bay.  The Kraslava was in ballast from Santa Cruz heading to St. Petersburg.

Kraslava
Photo: kustbevakningen.se
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.