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Month: April 2011

Cruise Ship Adrift

Cruise Ship Adrift

The  194 meter long, 3700 dwt passenger ship Ocean Star Pacific went adrift after the vessel lost power.   The Ocean Star Pacific had left with 522 passengers and 226 crew from Acapulco, Mexico heading back from a three-day cruise  when 1 of the 6 generators caught fire.   The fire was small and was quickly extinguished, but the damage cause the vessel to suffer a complete blackout.    The passengers were evacuated by catamaran to the coastal resort town of  Huatulco.   There were no injuries reported.   The vessel will be towed to Salina Cruz for repairs.
History of the Ocean Star Pacific:

  • 1971 – built for Royal Caribbean Cruises as the Nordic Prince
  • 1980 – the vessel was lengthen with a new midsection
  • 1995 – sold and renamed Carousel
  • 2004 – sold and renamed Aquamarine
  • 2006 – chartered and named Arielle before going back to the name Aquamarine
  • 2010 – sold for $23 million and renamed Ocean Star Pacific

 

 

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Willem Antonia

Willem Antonia

The dredger Willem Antonia allided with the bicycle bridge on the Wilhelmina Canal at Dongen, Netherlands.   The dredger became wedged when trying to pass under the bridge.   The vessel was stuck for a few hours before it was able float free.   The dredger continued on to Rotterdam while the bridge remains closed until an inspectation can be done for any possible damage.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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