Irish cargo-ship remains aground off Drogheda Port

18th November 2010

The Irish flagged general cargo-ship Arklow Raider which went aground when departing Drogheda Port on Tuesday, remains stuck on a sandbank tonight, writes Jehan Ashmore.

In strong south-east gales the 90-metre vessel with a cargo of cement bound for Swansea, ran aground off the port's north breakwater. There were plans to tow the 2,999 gross tonnes vessel this morning but no large tugs were available to assist. It is expected that a tug will arrive at the scene tomorrow.

Meanwhile the crew of the Arklow Raider remain onboard the vessel which is in no danger. The dry-bulk cargo ship vessel is owned by Arklow Shipping Ltd and is one of nine 'R' class sisters built by the Dutch shipbuilders Barkmeijer Stroobos B.V.

The Drogheda Port Company's patrol launch, Boyne Protector has been monitoring the situation as the Arklow Raider lies close to the entrance of the Co. Louth port.

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Jehan Ashmore

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Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals.

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