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Month: April 2014

MSC Kyoto

MSC Kyoto

Photo USCG
Photo USCG

The 270 meter long,  53540 dwt container ship MSC Kyoto went aground in the Mobile Ship Channel near Mobile, Alabama. The MSC Kyoto had suffered steering failure and went out of the channel fairway between buoys 36 and 38.  The boxship was refloated later the same day on the rising tide with the assistance of two tugs.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The MSC Kyoto was en route from Tampa to Mobile.

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Ruben

Ruben

Ruben
Photo: lc.nl

The 19 meter long towboat Ruben with an empty barge allided with the bridge over the Prinses Margriet Canal at Oude Schouw, Netherlands.  The vessels were able pass under the bridge and moored nearby. Authorities dispatched teams to inspect for damage and investigate the incident. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Hansa Constitution

Hansa Constitution

photo: smcp.com
photo: smcp.com

The 193 meter long container ship Hansa Constitution went ashore on Pokfulam, Hong Kong. The vessel had suffered engine failure and had gone adrift.  Driven by strong monsoon winds, the vessel was pushed towards shore.   The Hansa Constitution performed an emergency anchor which help slow the vessel down.  Witnesses reported hearing  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.  The vessel was assisted by tugs and later refloated the same day.


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