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Viking Emerald

Viking Emerald

Viking Emerald
Photo: koin.com

On November 14, the 167 meter long, 10600 dwt ro-ro vehicle carrier Viking Emerald ran aground on the Columbia River near Woodland, Washington. The Viking Emerald was headed upriver with a cargo of automobiles to Portland when it suffered a steering system failure and the bow became stuck on the river bottom. Four tugs were dispatched and were able to refloat the Viking Emerald a short time later.  The tugs then towed the vessel to Portland.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Viking Emerald was to be inspected at Portland by authorities.

Atlantis

Atlantis

Atlantis
Photo: kitsapsun.com

On October 10, the 4,000 ton food-processing barge Atlantis ran aground in Sinclair Inlet near Navy Yard City, Washington. The Atlantis had been moored to a buoy when a windstorm cause the the chain to break.  The barge was blown ashore on a nearby beach.  No reports of injuries.  The Atlantis was moored while waiting to be dry docked to be refurbished.