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In a notable maritime incident, the bulk carrier 'Bar' (IMO: 9693496) collided with the vessel 'Marine Stars' at the outer anchorage of Chittagong early in the morning on September 23, 2017. The 'Bar,' which was carrying a substantial load of 23,000 tons of steel coils, had arrived at the anchorage just a day prior, on September 22. Meanwhile, the 'Marine Stars' had been navigating within Bangladeshi waters, including the vicinity of Chittagong port, since at least September 1. The collision resulted in significant damage to both vessels, with the 'Bar' suffering approximately 30 meters of damaged railings along the starboard side of its main deck, leading to deformations on the deck area.

As of September 8, the cargo vessel 'Marine Stars' has not moved from its position anchored to the south of Oinousses Island, situated east of Chios. The vessel is located less than a nautical mile from the shore, where salvage operations and lightering efforts are currently in progress. For visuals on the ongoing operations, you can view a photo here: http://www.odin.tc/pics/marinestars1.jpg.

The bulk carrier 'Marine Stars' has been successfully refloated by the salvage company Vernicos after a tense ten-day operation near Oinousses, a picturesque island in Greece. The rescue, which involved the assistance of two support vessels, 'Alexander 3' and 'Ifestos 2', was crucial in freeing the almost fully loaded vessel from its grounding. Remarkably, the operation was conducted without causing any environmental pollution, a significant concern given the proximity of the site to a popular tourist beach and nearby fish farms. The vessel's forepeak had been submerged to a depth of 30 meters. To facilitate the refloating process, the bulk carrier 'Flinerrachel' helped by unloading a portion of the 'Marine Stars' cargo, primarily consisting of grain. While the total costs of the refloating efforts have not been disclosed, the cargo's estimated value stands at approximately 30 million dollars. For further insights and a detailed video report, you can visit the following Greek news outlet: http://politischios.gr/koinonia/synehizontai-oi-prospatheies-apokollisis-toy-marine-stars-binteo.