The 'Griftbor' ran aground shortly after leaving Hargshamn on Oct 5 at 11.30 a.m., while en route to Stockholm. She had veered off the fairway after a blackout and ran aground at 4-5 knots speed. There was some damage to the barlast tanks in the foreship. No oil leakage has been reported. The Swedish Coast Guard sent thepatrol boats 'KBV 315' and 'KBV 202'. During the day a Coast Guard diver investigated the hull. Jointly with the Transport Agency decisions on further action were taken. The police launched a preliminary investigation, and the Coast Guard assisted regarding negligence in sea traffic. On Oct 6 at 3.15 p.m. the ship got off with own power and returned to Hargsham and 3.15 p.m., escorte by the 'KBV 202'. Durng the weekend the ship was to be surveyed regarding its seaworthyness. Swedish report with photos: https://www.kustbevakning...
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06 October 2018 - 21:56
Grounding off Harshamn
The 'Griftbor' ran aground shortly after leaving Hargshamn on Oct 5 at 11
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06 October 2018 - 21:56
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