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Month: January 2012

MSC Poesia

MSC Poesia

The 294 meter long passenger ship MSC Poesia went aground off Freeport, Bahamas.  The Poesia was making a scheduled stop at  Port Lucaya when it grounded just outside the port.  The cruise ship remained aground until the next high tide when four tugs assisted in refloating the vessel.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.  The MSC Poesia proceeded on to its next stop at Little Salvador.

More info: bahamasislandinfo.com

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Stig Halle

Stig Halle

The 52 meter long sand vessel Stig Halle became disabled off Verrabotn, Norway after suffering engine failure.  The vessel requested assistance and the Norwegian Sea Rescue dispatched two lifeboats to the scene.  The lifeboats were able to take the Stig Halle under tow and proceeded to Trondheim.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.   Reports state winds were gusting up to 60 km per hour.

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Dattilo M

Dattilo M

The 21600 dwt chemical tanker Dattilo M became disabled in bad weather near the island of Kythnos, Greece.  The tanker was taken under tow by the tug Aegeon Pelagos.   The vessels proceeded to Piraeus Roads where the Dattilo M dropped anchor.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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