Zapadnyy

After the 'Zapadnyy' leaked some of its cargo of molasses into the harbour of Silloth on Feb 10, concerns had been raised over the impact of the spillage on local wildlife. The Associated British Ports it was monitoring the area, but believed that the cargo was all discharged within the port, an area of approximately 100,000 tonnes of water, and not expecting any significant environmental impact. The ongoing monitoring of surrounding areas is being carried out at low water each day to monitor any residue effects or impacts on the local habitat waters. Report with photo: https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/24118950.no-significant-environmental-impact-ship-runs-aground-silloth/

In the afternoon of Feb 10, 2024, the 'Zapadnyy', en route from Bremen, encountered difficulties at the entrance of Silloth harbour. The ship was high and dry with a list to starboard side at low tide. The local authorities promptly initiated efforts to refloat the vessel, which were successfull n the high tide, shortly before midnight, and the ship was taken to the port of Silloth. Nobody was injured in the incident. Divers were expected to examine the ship's hull for damage. Reports with photos and video: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdek4rkzv8o https://planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/cumbria/news/ship-stuck-silloth/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgomcA_sO50

The cause why the "Zapadnyy" ran aground on a sandbank at the entrance to Silloth harbour was likely a communication error. Also the sandbanks change quite frequently with the tide so it can be quite tricky getting into the port. The ship unloaded its cargo of molasse after it was refloated at about 10:30 p.m. on Sep during high tide. The ship was stuck very close to the rocks but luckily it didn't move any further. After the ship's cargo was unloaded it headed to Klaipeda, ETA Sep 21. Report with photos: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cumbria-37360854