General cargo ship ran aground in Tromso while shifting berths, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
General cargo ship BBC LISBON suffered steering failure and ran onto shore in Tromso, Norway, at around 1500 UTC Jul 1, while shifting berths.
Ship refloated
About an hour later with tug assistance, the ship was refloated. She was safely berthed at Breivika.
Any damages reported?
BBC LISBON arrived at Tromso on Jun 28 from Poland. No reports on damages were reported as she is to be inspected by divers.
About the ship
General cargo ship BBC LISBON, IMO 9513634, dwt 7843, built 2011, flag Antigua, manager BRIESE SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH & CO (EQUASIS).
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
