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Report in allision published

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on the allision of the 'Atlantic Venus', now the 'Stellar Enguri', and the cargo m/v 'Nomadic Milde' on May 8, 2020, at about 4.55 p.m. LT in which the anchored 'Nomadic Milde' contacted the anchored bulk carrier 'Atlantic Venus' on the Lower Mississippi River near New Orleans. After the 'Nomadic Milde' began to swing and drag its anchors in the current, it allided with the 'Atlantic Venus', which had been anchored directly behind it, and then struck a nearby chemical dock and grounded on the bank. No injuries were reported. The Nomadic Milde released an estimated 13 gallons of lube oil into the river. Damage to both vessels and the dock was estimated at $16.9 million. Full report: https://www.marinelog.com/shipping/safety-and-security/ntsb-reports-on-expensive-collision-between-two-anchored-ships/

Bulkcarrier assisted in rescue of distressed migrants

On Jan 2, 2018, the "Atlantic Venus", enroute from Istanbul to the USA, sighted a boat with six men from North-Africa inside 12 miles NE of Ceuta, and alerted Salvamento Maritimo. The "Salvamar Atria" was deplyoed to assist and took them safely to port.