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In a commendable rescue operation on January 23, 2023, the tanker 'Oriental Nadeshiko' was successfully refloated prior to high tide at 1:15 p.m. This was achieved after the removal of 600 tons of ballast water, and with the assistance of several powerful tugs including 'Wulf 9', 'Wulf 4', 'Bugsier 2', 'Bugsier 20', 'Bugsier 22', and 'Wal'. Supporting the operation were the lifeboat 'Anneliese Kramer' and the multipurpose vessel 'Neuwerk'. The cause of the tanker’s deviation from the navigational fairway in a bend of the Elbe remains unclear, although the vessel was manned by a crew of 22 alongside a pilot at the time of the incident. After being refloated, the vessel made its way at a speed of four knots towards Cuxhaven and docked safely at the Steubenhöft at 2:50 p.m. for necessary investigations and surveys. The 'Oriental Nadeshiko' was carrying a substantial load at the time of the incident, which included 7,500 tonnes of ethylene dichloride, 1,250 tonnes of 1,2-propylene glycol, and 250 tonnes of 1-methoxy-2-propanol dichloride, among other substances used as an antiknock agent for fuels. Following thorough inspections, the ship departed Cuxhaven at 3:30 p.m. the same day and arrived at the oil port of Barcelona on January 31 at 6:30 a.m. For detailed reports accompanied by photographs and video footage of this incident, visit the following links: [NWZ Online](https://www.nwzonline.de/blaulicht/cuxhaven-havarie-vor-cuxhaven-gefahrgut-tanker-in-der-elbe-erfolgreich-freigeschleppt_a_50,3,3233127096.html), [KN Online](http://www.kn-online.de/Nachrichten/Schleswig-Holstein/Nach-Havarie-in-der-Elbmuendung-Die-Oriental-Nadeshiko-schwimmt-wieder), [NDR](https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/Cuxhaven-Havarierter-Tanker-ist-wieder-frei,tanker214.html), [CNV Medien](https://www.cnv-medien.de/news/havarierter-tanker-sicher-in-cuxhaven-angekommen.html), [Spiegel](http://www.spiegel.de/panorama/cuxhaven-auf-grund-gelaufener-gefahrguttanker-wieder-frei-a-1249127.html).

In a notable maritime incident, the oil tanker 'Oriental Nadeshiko' ran aground near Cuxhaven on January 21, 2019, at approximately 1 a.m. The vessel found itself stuck at the edge of the Elbe fairway at coordinates 53° 51.00' N 008° 52.18' E. Having departed from the Elbe Port in Bützfleth on January 20 at 9.45 p.m., the tanker was transporting a significant cargo of 9,000 tons of chemicals intended for the production of solvents, printing inks, and varnishes, with its destination set for Tarragona and an estimated time of arrival on January 28. At the time of the grounding, the ship was manned by a crew of 22 plus a pilot. The Central Command for Maritime Emergencies in Cuxhaven promptly took charge of the salvage operations. The multi-purpose vessel 'Neuwerk' was designated to command the scene, while multiple tugs, including 'Wulf 9', 'Wulf 4', 'Bugsier 2', 'Bugsier 20', and 'Bugsier 22', as well as the survey boat 'Stickers Gat' and the survey ship 'Vogelsand', were mobilized to assist in the operation. By noon, the lifeboat 'Anneliese Kramer' and the tug 'Wal' had also arrived to support the efforts. Initial plans were set for a salvage attempt, timed to coincide with the high tide expected at 1.30 p.m. As the situation developed, various German media outlets provided coverage, including images and videos detailing the incident. Links to the reports can be found here: [NDR](https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/Tanker-bei-Cuxhaven-auf-Grund-Bergung-am-Mittag,tanker214.html), [Spiegel](http://www.spiegel.de/panorama/gesellschaft/cuxhaven-bergung-von-auf-grund-gelaufenem-gefahrguttanker-wird-vorbereitet-a-1249086.html), [WiWo](https://www.wiwo.de/unternehmen/industrie/havarie-gefahrgut-tanker-laeuft-vor-cuxhaven-auf-grund/23889542.html), [t-online](https://www.t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/id_85119530/cuxhaven-tanker-mit-9000-tonnen-gefahrgut-laeuft-auf-grund.html), [Merkur](https://www.merkur.de/welt/cuxhaven-gefahrgut-tanker-laeuft-grund-moegliche-folgen-sind-beaengstigend-zr-11385990.html), and [n-tv](https://www.n-tv.de/panorama/Tanker-laeuft-in-der-Elbe-auf-Grund-article20820135.html).