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Rescuers from Vladivostok on Mar 17 started efforts to refloat the "Khrizolitovy" off Ofunato. The salvage tug "Grif" of the RIMSCO shipping company had departed from Vladivostok on Mar 14, ETA Mar 17. The 15 crew of the refrigerator ship have been rescued by a Japanese tanker at anchor near the "Khrizolitovy". The "Grif"’s first task was to take on board the Russian sailors and then to try to pull off the reefer. There were 13 sailors on the vessel when the tsunami hit, two of them were on the shore. One of the crewmembers broke his leg, the others were not injured.
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Vessel was berthed in Ofunato port, Japan, on March 11 2011, when tsunami striked. Vessel broke off moorings and was dragged by tsunami on shore, then when tsunami retreated vessel was dragged back to the water. Main engine was damaged, and finally, by strong tides vessel was dragged aground. 13 of 15 crew were taken on board of Japansese fishing vessel, there is no way now to reach the shore. 2 were on shore when tsunami striked, they’re now in rehabilitation center. One of the crew got a broken leg or hand, others are safe.
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