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The cement carrier 'Malta Cement' has been successfully refloated thanks to the efforts of the Swedish tug 'Montfred' (IMO: 9241231). The operation took place on the night of April 29, culminating in the vessel reaching its destination at the Västerås dock at 3 a.m. on the same day. For more details and visuals, visit the Swedish Coast Guard's official site: http://www.kustbevakningen.se/sv/sakerhet-till-sjoss/nyhetsarkiv/1619/

On April 28, the cargo ship 'Malta Cement' ran aground due to winds reaching approximately 7 m/s off the coast of Kalvholmen. Thankfully, the vessel's hull remained intact and no oil leak has been reported. Onboard, the ship carried 77 cubic meters of heavy oil and 27.1 cubic meters of diesel fuel while being loaded with cement on its way from Rostock, Germany to Sweden. In response to the incident, divers from the Coast Guard were dispatched for an evening inspection of the ship's hull. Additionally, the environmental protection vessel 'KBV031' was en route to the grounding location. Plans are in place for a tugboat to assist in refloating the 'Malta Cement', pending approval from the Coast Guard Incident Commander and the Maritime Inspector of the Swedish Transport Agency.

On April 28, 2014, the vessel 'Malta Cement' encountered significant challenges that led to an emergency anchoring at Hjulsta Bridge, located in the picturesque Mälaren Lake south of Anyang, Sweden. The ship reported steering difficulties, compounded by a near blackout situation. In response to the emergency, the Swedish Coast Guard, along with a pilot and towing assistance, swiftly proceeded to the location. Following the resolution of the incident, plans were set in motion to escort the 'Malta Cement' to the port of Västerås for further assessments and repairs.