NITRICO 2

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Tanker grounded on the Easter Scheldt

In the morning of Mar 24, 2014, at 7.45 a.m. the "Nitrico II", whilst coming from Willemstad, ran aground on the Easter Scheldt river off Stavenisse in the White Tonnenvlije. The ship was loaded with 650 tons of sulfuric acid. The salvage tug "Zephyrus" immediately proceeded from its station in Stavenisse but the water level had fallen so far that an immediate salvae was impossible.The tugs "Delta" and "Charlie" as well as the salvage vessel "Multrasalvor 3" were mobilized and an empty tanker called if it was necessary to lighter the cargo. The tanker was carefully monitored during the day. At 8:35 p.m., just before high tide, the salvage tugs of Multraship Salvage and Polderman succeeded to pull off the "Nitrico 2" smoothly. The tanker wastaken to deep water and inspected there. As there was no visual damage or leakage observed, the ship could continue its journey with own power. The vessel was berthed at Hans Weert at 10.15 p.m. and proceeded to Terneuzen on Mar 25 at 8.30 a.m. The salvage operation was carried out in consultation with RWS Zee & Delta and Safety Zeeland. Dutch report with photos and videos: http://www.omroepzeeland.nl/nieuws/2014-03-24/652632/tanker-met-zwavelzuur-gestrand-op-oosterschelde http://www.hvzeeland.nl/nieuws/23972-tanker-met-zwavelzuur-vastgelopen/