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Day: June 14, 2011

Volgo-Balt 144 Allision

Volgo-Balt 144 Allision

The 3110 dwt freighter Volgo-Balt 144 allided with the lower gates of Lock 1 in the Moscow Channel.    The Volgobalt 144 recevied no damage, but the lock did sustain some damage.  The Volgo-Balt 144 was coming from St. Petersburg.

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Deneb Capsized

Deneb Capsized

The 101 meter long, 5350 ton Deneb was unloading containers at the port at Algeciras, Spain when it developed a strong list to starboard.   The vessel continued listing over until the Deneb was resting on its starboard side with the bow submerged.   Authorities placed booms around the vessel to prevent any oil pollution escaping into the harbour.  The Deneb had 118 tons of bunk oil and 26 tons of diesel fuel on board before the incident.   Reports state salvage will take up to one week to implement.   No reports of injuries.   An investigation into the incident is being conducted.

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Reefer Disabled

Reefer Disabled

The 70 dwt refrigerated fish carrier West was reported disabled off Ozerniy Point in the Bering Sea after suffering engine failure.   The crew was able to fix the issue with the engine and the fish carrier was able resume its voyage.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.