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Month: February 2012

Stena Danica

Stena Danica

The 155 meter long, 2950 dwt ferry Stena Danica became disabled at Gothenburg, Sweden.  The ferry suffered a power blackout while approaching the quay in the harbour.   To avoid alliding with the quay, the Stena Danica dropped its anchors.  Three tugs arrived and assisted the ferry to its berth.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.  The vessel cancelled the following scheduled voyage.  This is the second reported power failure on the vessel in the last seven days.

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Miss Pearl

Miss Pearl

The 135 foot long crew vessel Miss Pearl went aground on Sabine Jetties near Houston, Texas.  The vessel contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter and a rescue boat to the scene.   The helicopter safely hoisted the four crew on board and transported them to awaiting EMS staff.   All four crewmen on board suffered minor injuries.   The Miss Pearl released some 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel into the water.  The owners of the vessel have started salvage and cleanup operations.   The cause of the grounding was not yet reported.    The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Family Union

Family Union

 The fishing vessel Family Union sank off Caleta deVelez Malaga, Spain.   The vessel suffered a breakdown off the coast when the bilge alarm was sounded.   The master of the vessel found the engine room flooded.   The Family Union had suffered a leak and the water ingress could not be stopped.   The vessel did not send out a distress call.   The crew abandoned ship into the liferaft and dinghy.   A nearby fishing vessel picked up the crew and safely returned them to shore.  The fishing vessel rests 3 miles off shore in 70 feet of water.   Authorities report some debris floating in the water including vests and nets.  The boat was valued at 360,000 €.

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