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Month: May 2011

Cruise Ship Damages Quay

Cruise Ship Damages Quay

The 294 meter long, 92,600 gt cruise ship Costa Deliziosa caused considerable damage to the Skoltegrunns quay at Bergen, Norway.   The cruise ship was preparing for departure when it broke loose ripping the bollards and parts of the quay into the sea.   Reports state 3 people were on the gangway as the Costa Deliziosa pulled away.  They were able to safely get aboard.   Nearly 50 feet of the pier was damaged, but luckily no one was injured.   The Costa Deliziosa was later brought back to the quay to allow remaining passengers to board.   The cause for the cruise ship to break her mooring lines was most likely strong winds.    The vessel left Bergen later the same day bound for Geiranger.

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3 Barges Sank, 1 Strikes bridge

3 Barges Sank, 1 Strikes bridge

The towboat Crimson Gem had 4 barges break loose on the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge, Louisana.  The towboat was pushing 20 barges when the flood waters and swift current caused 4 barges to break free.  Three barges sank while one struck the US 190 road bridge.   The bridge was closed a short time while it was inspected for any damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.   All 4 barges were carrying a cargo of grain.  The Coast Guard has suspended traffic along a 5-mile section of the Mississippi River where the incident occurred. 

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Saint Gothard Disabled

Saint Gothard Disabled

The fishing vessel Saint Gothard became disabled off  Scotland after suffering an engine failure.   The trawler was taken under tow by the fishing vessel Claude Moiner II.    The fishing vessels were later assisted by the RNLI lifeboat as all the vessels safely arrived at Lochinver harbour.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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