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Mons

Mons

Mons
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The 25 meter long tugboat Mons ran aground off the island of Airisto near Turku, Finland. The Mons had suffered rudder failure when it drifted aground. No reports of injuries to the three crew on board. Authorities arrived on scene and found there was some oil pollution around the tugboat. Booms were placed around the vessel and most of the pollution was hydraulic oil and was recovered by absorbent pads. Divers inspected the hull and found it remained intact.  The Mons was later refloated and was able to proceeded to Turku under its own power.

 

Nordanvik

Nordanvik

NORDANVIK

The 97 meter long, 5700 dwt cement freighter Nordanvik caught fire in the Baltic Sea near Turku, Finland.  The fire started in the Nordanvik’s engine room disabling the vessel.   The crew requested assistance with a local firefighting  brigade being flown by helicopter to the vessel.   The firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze.  No reports of injuries.   The Nordanvik was taken under tow to Pargas for repairs.

 

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Dry cargo vessel Nordland aground

Dry cargo vessel Nordland aground


Dry Cargo Vessel Nordland
Dry Cargo Vessel Nordland

The 7,750 DWT, 120-meter Dutch dry cargo vessel Nordland ran aground near Turku, Finland. The vessel suffered some damage and reported some water ingress. However, the vessel was in no danger of sinking. The vessel was in ballast and no release of pollution was reported.
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