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Month: May 2012

Aqua Jewel

Aqua Jewel

The 108 meter long, 461 dwt ferry Aqua Jewel allided with the quay at Kavala, Greece.  The ferry loaded with 40 passengers was departing Kavala bound for Limnos when it struck the quay and two moored vessels.   The Aqua Jewel suffered minor damage with several dents and cracks above the waterline.   The other vessels received minor damage as well.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.  The Aqua Jewel was detained by the authorities while an investigation is conducted into the incident.

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Desert Shipwreck

Desert Shipwreck

Photo: lakepowelllife.com

The 76 foot long, 64 gt Powell Lake tour boat Desert Shadow went aground at the Wahweap Marina, Page, Arizona on May 11.   The tour boat had just completed refueling and was proceeding away from the dock when it was struck by a strong gust of wind.   The tour boat struck part of the launch ramp before ending up on the beach.    The vessel remained ashore until the tour boat Canyon Odyssey and another barge were able to pull the vessel back into the water.   No one was injured and the Desert Shadow only suffered minor scratches.   There were no passengers on board at the time.    The dock’s sewage pump-out was damaged.

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Guang Yi

Guang Yi

Photo: Guang Yi formerly the Happy Cloud

The 108 meter long, 5782 dwt container ship Guang Yi  became disabled off Quanzhou, China.   The Guang Yi suffered engine failure after leaving port and was towed back to port.    No reports of injuries, damage or pollutoin released.   The container ship made repairs and proceeded the next day to its destination to Taichung, Taiwan.

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