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Skagern

Skagern

Skagern
Photo: sverigesradio.se

On November 9, the 83 meter long, 3171 dwt general cargo vessel Skagern ran aground on the Gota River between Trollhättan and Lilla Edet, Sweden. The Skagern was headed for Kingston upon Hull, England with a cargo of timber when it suffered a technical fault and ran aground. The Skagern sustained a slight list to starboard, but no hull breaches or water ingress.

Authorities were notified and arrived on scene a short time later. Booms were placed around the vessel to contain any pollution. The officers on board the vessel were tested for alcohol which was all returned negative. The exact cause of the grounding was not known, but authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Divers shall inspect the hull for damage before salvage attempts are started. Reports state the vessel may require to be lighten before it can be pulled free.

Nossan

Nossan

Nossan
Photo: ttela.se

The 87 meter long cargo vessel Nossan ran aground in the River Göta near Stallbacka bridge in Trollhättan, Sweden. The Nossan was en route to Grums from Kalmar with a cargo of timber when the vessel suffered a power blackout.  The Nossan drifted until it ran aground on concrete foundations in the channel.  The crew was able to refloat the vessel a short time later and decided to proceed towards Stallbacka to examine the vessel for any damage.  The Nossan proceeded a short distance when the crew was alerted to water ingress in the bow.  The Nossan’s hull had been holed during the grounding and the bow section was flooding.  Authorities were alerted who dispatched vessels with pumping equipment and divers to the scene.  The crew on the Nossan abandoned ship as fears the vessel could sink or capsize.  However, these fears subsided a few hours later as the Nossan was stabilized.  Authorities placed booms around the Nossan to contain any pollution that may be released.  No reports of injuries.

Scrap Cargo Fire

Scrap Cargo Fire

A fire broke out in the cargo hold of the 1768 dwt freighter Rebecca Rousing while moored at the Stallbacka harbour in Trollhättan, Sweden.  The fire started in the cargo of scrap cars which spread a thick acrid smoke over the area.   A port crane was initially used to pull out the burning cargo, but emergency services were called out and were able to get the fire under control.   No reports of injuries.    An assessment to the extent of damage caused by fire is to be conducted.
View Movie of the scrap cargo on fire being removed from the vessel

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