Shipwreck Log

A barge became stuck while working near the shoreline of Mangalore, India.   The barge was laying pipeline when one of the hydraulic arms became stuck in the sea bed.  As the tide rose, the barge started to take on water on the forward deck.   The barge now rests aground with a high list with a section underwater 200 meters from the shoreline.   Owners are attempting to retract the hyraulic arm and salvage the barge.   Local fisherman are concern that oil pollution will be released.

The pipeline has been a source of friction between the nearby industry located in the Mangalore Special Economic Zone Limited (MSEZL) and fishermen.   The pipeline will allow effluent discharge from treatment plants near where local communities fish.   No further details reported.

The 3804 dwt freighter Sormovskiy 3055 went aground on the Volga River near 2882 kilometer mark.   The Sormovskiy 3055 had left Italy bound for Astrakhan with general cargo.   The vessel was refloated with the assistance of a tug the same day.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

The 2530 dwt freighter Nazli was in collision with the fishing vessel Ogorje while leaving the port of Rijeka, Croatia.   The master of the Ogorje suffered minor injuries in the collision.   No pollution was released.   An investigation into the accident is being conducted.

Reports state the 127 meter long, 7,541 dwt boxship Reykjafoss went aground on arrival to Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada.   While there were no injuries, the vessel will require assistance to be freed.   Cargo slated for Reykjafoss has been transferred to another vessel.   Earilier on April 30, the Reykajfoss became disabled just ouside Argentia.    The vessel was sailing for Norfolk, Virginia when it struck an object damaging the propeller and knocking out the main engine.   The Reykajfoss had to be towed back Argentia where the cargo was unloaded.