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Nadezhda Grounded

Nadezhda Grounded

The 1745 dwt vessel Nadezhda struck bottom near the 1331 kilometer mark on the White-Baltic Canal.   The Nadezhda suffered damage to it’s hull with a hole in one of the ballast tanks.   It is proceeding under its own power to Belomorsk for inspection and repair.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Wakay Disabled

Wakay Disabled

Map of Batanes showing the location of Basco
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The motor vessel Wakay becamed disabled near the port of Basco, Batanes, Philippines amidst rough seas.   The vessel was bound for Manila with cattle, empty gas tanks and recyclable plastic suffered engine problems and went adrift.   The Wakay contacted the Philippine Coast Guard for assistance.   Rescue vessels were able to reach the scene, but rough seas prevented getting close to the Wakay.   The following morning a rescue vessel was able to secure a towline to the Wakay and brought the vessel to Basco Port.  The Wakay is undergoing repairs.

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Vessel Sinks on Danube

Vessel Sinks on Danube

A vessel sank near the left bank of the Danube near Eckartsau, Austria.   The vessel being pushed by a dredger was heading upstream when it swung perpendicular to the flow of the river and sank.   No one was injured, but river traffic has been closed near the wreck.