Shipwreck Log

Photo: www.scannernet.nl

Photos of the freighter Hagland Chief  being towed to a shipyard for repairs.  The Hagland Chief went aground near Søgne, Norway in April suffering hull damage to its bow. View more photos at scannernet.nl

Photo: primamedia.ru

The 129 meter long, 7212 dwt freighter Ussuri went aground in the Sea of Japan in Dzhigit Bay off Primorye, Russia.   The Ussuri was at anchor when a storm struck causing the vessel to drift until it went aground onto the rocky bottom.  The Ussuri suffered damage to its hull with its ballast tanks damaged and some water ingress into its engine room.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The crew requested assistance with the icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov responding.   The icebreaker was able to refloat the Ussuri a few days later.  The Ussuri proceeded to an anchorage to be inspected.

The 190 meter long, 39695 dwt bulk freighter Rio Gold went aground in the Andaman Sea near Preparis Island, Myanmar.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The vessel was en route to Chittagong from Tianjin.  No further details reported.

Photo: dagbladet.no

The 72 meter long wellboat Ro Fjord went aground near Hyllestad, Norway.   The vessel had veered off course and run ashore.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The crew of the Ro Fjord were able to refloat the vessel later the same day.   Reports state the Ro Fjord didn’t suffer any damage due to grounding on sandy bottom.   The Ro Fjord later proceeded to be inspected for damage.