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Cielo di San Francisco

Cielo di San Francisco

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The 182 meter long, 37056 dwt bulk freighter Cielo di San Francisco went aground on a sandbank off Bray Head, Wicklow, Ireland.  The Cielo di San Francisco was en route to Dublin from Cork with a cargo of animal feed when it ran aground.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Attempt to refloat the vessel on the following hide tide.   Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Bridget Carmel

Bridget Carmel

The 24 meter long trawler Bridget Carmel collided with the 239 meter long tanker Ocean Lady near Wicklow harbor, Ireland.  The trawler sustained some damage to its fishing gear, but no damage below the waterline.   The RNLI lifeboats from Holyhead and Wicklow assisted the trawler as it proceeded back to Wicklow under its own power.  The three crew on the Bridget Carmel were uninjured, but shaken by the incident.   The Ocean Lady sustained no damaged and proceeded on its voyage.   No pollution was released.

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