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Month: November 2010

Supply vessels collide

Supply vessels collide

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The supply vessels Edda Fjord (6600 dwt) and Prosper (1025 dwt) collided near Tananger, Norway. The Edda Fjord was holed, but was still watertight and under own power. The Prosper damage disabled the vessel requiring to be towed. No reports of pollution release or injuries onboard.

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H.M.S Astute collided with rescue tug

H.M.S Astute collided with rescue tug

Reports state the British submarine H.M.S. Astute was in a minor collision with a coastguard tug Anglian Prince while being freed on October 22, 2010. The collision damaged the sub’s starboard foreplane. The Astute is currently docked at Faslane base.

HMS Astute

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