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Hanze Goteborg

Hanze Goteborg

HANZE_GOTEBORG

The 180 meter long, 35000 dwt bulk carrier Hanze Goteborg went aground off Portsmouth, Virginia.  The Hanze Goteborg loaded  with soybeans went aground in the Elizabeth River.  The vessel was refloated the following day with the aid of several tugs.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Hanze Goteborg was escorted by tugs and proceeded to a nearby berth.  The cause of the grounding is under investigation.

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Lauren Dorothy

Lauren Dorothy

The 53 foot fishing vessel Lauren Dorothy sank off Virginia Beach, Virginia.  The Lauren Dorothy contacted the Coast Guard that the vessel had suffered water ingress and was needing assistance. A helicopter was dispatched to the scene and hoisted the  2 crew to safety.  No reports of injuries.

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Three Aground

Three Aground

Photo: US Coast Guard

A tug, barge and crew boat all went aground on a beach near Little Creek Inlet, Virginia.   The vessels had been working on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel when they received notice that a storm was approaching.   The vessels headed back to the port, but the storm reached them first.   The vessels were pushed ashore onto a sandy beach.   All vessels were refloated the next day and taken to Little Creek Inlet.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.   The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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