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NP Unity

NP Unity

NP Unity aground
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The decommissioned 86 meter long, 4132 dwt tanker NP Unity went ashore on Caledonia Island near Chaguaramas, Trinidad. Strong winds caused the NP Unity to break free of its moorings.  The tanker was blown ashore onto a mud bank.  No reports of injuries.  Coast Guard tugboats along with private contractors refloated the NP Unity the following day.  No reports of pollution.  Reports state the NP Unity had been spotted before it went aground, but authorities were delayed responding and were unable to have a tugboat on the scene before the tanker had gone aground.

VF Tanker 18

VF Tanker 18

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The 141 meter long, 7025 dwt tanker VF Tanker 18 allided with a lock on the Volga – Don Canal.  The VF Tanker 18 was en route to Samara from Kavkaz in ballast when it struck the lock wall.   The tanker’s bow suffered some damage while the lock wall  sustained significant damage.  Authorities have detained the vessel while the incident is under investigation.

Volgoneft 231

Volgoneft 231

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The 4190 dwt tanker Volgoneft 231 went aground on the Volga River in the Volgograd Basin.  The Volgoneft 231 was en route to Kavkaz from Samara with 4311 tons of fuel oil when it grounded in the basin.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Volgoneft 231 was refloated the following day assisted by the tanker Volgoneft 141.