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Month: April 2012

Collision off Tuapse

Collision off Tuapse

The 181 meter long, 40703 dwt tanker Tomsk collided with the 101 meter long, 3337 dwt ro-ro ferry Melissa K in heavy fog in the Black Sea near Tuapse, Russia.  The ferry was leaving port en route to Samsun, Turkey when it was struck by the Tomsk which was entering the port with a pilot on board.   The ferry’s hull was holed, but was able to return to port.  The Tomsk reported no damage and dropped anchor off Tuapse awaiting a survey.   No reports of injuries and no pollution was released.   The authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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GSF Arctic 1

GSF Arctic 1

The 12072 gt oil rig GSF Arctic 1 suffered water ingress while in Guanabara Bay near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  The oil rig suffered water ingress into one of the legs when the crew was performing maintenance.  The rig began to list several degrees requiring some of the crew to be evacuated.  The crew later returned to the rig after the water was pumped out.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.   An investigation is being conducted into the cause of the incident.

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Norwegian Star

Norwegian Star

The 294 meter long, 7500 dwt cruise ship Norwegian Star allided with Pier 86 at New York, New York.   The Norwegian Star was attempting to dock at its berth at Pier 88 when heavy winds cause the vessel to drift off course.   The crew attempted to reverse course, but the Norwegian Star struck amidships against Pier 86.   The pier suffered minimal damage and no reports of damage to the vessel.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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