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Old 20th April 2017, 12:05
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VLCC Stuck in Mud

The 299,446 dwt Belgian flagged VLCC 'Alex' has been aground in mud in the Java Sea for the past week. With a draft of 20.3m, she was en-route Ras Tanura to Ningbo, China. No reports of pollution or damage.
http://gcaptain.com/salvors-working-...c-in-java-sea/

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Old 5th May 2017, 13:27
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Following Indonesian government approvals, lightening operations have begun in an effort to refloat 'Alex'.
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Old 5th May 2017, 16:34
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that got me thinking when the big underwater earthquakes happened did it affect the charts in any way re the depth ect in diff areas .or is it a daft question
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that got me thinking when the big underwater earthquakes happened did it affect the charts in any way re the depth ect in diff areas .or is it a daft question
I don't think it is a daft question, but perhaps to add a little qualification, perhaps, it is more likely to affect charted depths at the estuaries of large rivers that may have built up a silt pile over the years. When affected by a quake, the built up bank can possible subside to the point of even causing a tsunami, let alone reconfiguring the bottom topography.
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Certainly not silly. This may be of interest:

https://www.hydro-international.com/...ter-earthquake
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Old 6th May 2017, 12:52
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Ocean floors certainly change with earthquakes - this was dramatically shown after the Kaikoura quake here in NZ.
http://www.sciencealert.com/new-zeal...s-above-ground
The small tourist launch basin floor rose, stranding most of the whale-watching boats. Frantic work was undertaken to get the boats (Kaikoura's money earner) operational. The navy did a quick survey to allow access for relief aid boats plus an area offshore for relief ships to anchor. A detailed hydrographic survey from Cook Strait to Banks Peninsula is planned - the area at present being subject to a Notice to Mariners warning of possible depth variation to those charted.

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Old 6th May 2017, 16:29
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silly question

thanks chaps thats what makes the forums what they are .if all the knowledge thats available here ,it could be a reference album cheers
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Old 8th May 2017, 15:08
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Vessel has now been refloated following an offloading of some cargo and is proceeding towards Singapore under her own power.

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