Brief description of events: Whilst under tow, the tow line parted during bad weather and sea-state conditions. Subsequently the barge grounded in a nature reserve. Finnish based Salvors Alfons Hàkans were awarded the LOF salvage contract and invoked the SCOPIC Clause. Barge successfully refloated on the 19th of January 2020.
Date of incident: | December 31st, 2019 | |
Location: | Off Ventspils, Latvia |