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May 13, 2009 12:34 PM
A Russian reefership has been smashed against a cliff off Bear Island in the Barents Sea after running aground.
Photo: Norwegian Coastal Administration
The 1287 dwt Petrozavodsk sent a mayday signal early on Monday morning and her 12 crew were airlifted to safety by a Norwegian coastguard helicopter.
The 29-year-old vessel has since started leaking fuel oil but huge seas and poor weather have made it impossible to board.
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