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Al Hafar 2 and Surya Sorka

Al Hafar 2 and Surya Sorka

The 40 meter long barge Al Hafar 2 went ashore on the breakwater at the port of Al Hamriya, UAE.   The barge was at anchor after coming from Ajman and used in marine surveys when heavy winds and waves reaching 8 meters in height pushed the vessel onto the breakwater.   The two crewmen on board were safely rescued by the UAE Coast Guard.    The Al Hafar 2 remains high and dry on the breakwater near to the location of the tanker Lady Moon which had sunk in January 2012.   Another barge, the Surya Sorka, went ashore nearby.   The Surya Sorka, used for hauling cargo, had one man on board who was rescued by the Sharjah police.

Reports state several other vessels became stranded due to the storm.  A vessel went ashore at Ras Al Khaimah and another went ashore at Khor Khuweir.  Both vessels were later refloated and proceeded to the port in Ras Al Khaimah.  A third vessel had requested assistance as it approached the port at Al Hamriya, but was able to successfully drop anchor a few hundred meters from the port.  Rough seas has prevented rescuers to reach the vessel.

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Hamed II

Hamed II

The 45 meter long supply vessel Hamed II sank off the breakwater at Al Hamriya Port, Dubai, UAE.   The Hamed II was at anchor riding out bad weather with gale force winds and waves up to six meters when the anchor line snapped and the vessel went adrift.   The Hamed II was quickly swamped by the waves and sank some 30 meters off the breakwater.   Five crewmen were able to escape, but the master of the vessel was reported missing.   The Hamed II rests in 12 meters of water near the sunken tanker Lady Moon which sank the week before.  Reports state the vessel had no cargo on board.

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White Whale

White Whale

Location of the United Arab Emirates
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The 43 meter long supply vessel White Whale sank off the coast Umm Al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates.   The vessel was overloaded with materials for other vessels and oil rigs in the area when it began to sink.  A nearby fisherman spotted the White Whale and contacted authorities.  Coast Guard and Police rescue craft reached the scene and rescued all nine crewmen on board.  No reports of injuries.  The vessel had been cited before for overloading and the crew were arrested.  The White Whale rests in 30 meters of water with some 450 tons of diesel on board.  Authorities have sent divers and are monitoring the wreck for any leakage.

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