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Akademik Tryoshnikov

Akademik Tryoshnikov

The 134 meter long, 12711 gt research vessel Akademik Tryoshnikov went aground in the harbor at Montevideo, Uruguay.   The vessel was maneuvering between berths in the harbor when it went aground.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   The Akademik Tryoshnikov was quickly refloated and proceeded to dock.   Reports state a pilot was on board at the time of the grounding.   The Akademik Tryoshnikov was built in 2012 and is scheduled to depart for Antarctica from Montevideo.

 

 

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Isoldana

Isoldana

Isoldana 3

The 198 meter long, 43867 dwt bulk freighter Isoldana went aground onto embankment in the Kiel Canal near Schinkel, Germany.   The vessel was refloated by the aid of a tug later the same day.   The tug towed the Isoldana back to Kiel.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   The water police launched an investigation into the incident.

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Beate

Beate

Beate

The 80 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Beate went aground on the Elbe River near Magdeburg, Germany.  The Beate was entering the basin of the canal when it went struck an embankment.   The Beate suffered hull damage with one cargo tank breached allowing one ton of diesel fuel to be released.    Local fire brigade responded to the scene and deployed containment booms around the Beate.  An environmental crew will later vacuum the diesel fuel from the water.  No reports of injuries.  The crew was able to make repairs with a temporary patch to the hull.  The water police have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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