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Mildred

Mildred

Mildred

On October 23, the 292 meter long, 179,678 dwt bulk carrier Mildred (IMO: 9587386) ran aground in the Black Sea off the port of Zonguldak, Turkey. The Mildred was just outside the port with a cargo of 85,000 tons of iron ore from Uruguay when it struck bottom. The pilot on board alerted authorities which halted traffic of vessels entering the port while divers conducted an inspection of the hull.

The inspection found the bulk carrier sustained no damage and no pollution was released. The Mildred was later refloated and proceed to its berth.  No reports of injuries.

 

Aquafortune

Aquafortune

Photo: haber7.com
Photo: haber7.com

The 290 meter long, 174725  dwt bulk freighter Aquafortune went aground in the Black Sea near Zonguldak, Turkey.  The Aquafortune was maneuvering to enter the port when it ran aground into shallow water.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities report the vessel is being inspected by divers and will be salvaged later.  The Aquafortune was en route to Zonguldak from South Africa with 150,000 tons of coal.

 

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