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Day: December 8, 2012

Gotland Collision

Gotland Collision

The 131 meter long, 7992 dwt container ship Conmar Elbe collided with the 134 meter long, 12007 dwt freighter Falshoeft near Faro, Gotland, Sweden.  The Falshoeft suffered damage to its bow above the waterline while the Conmar Elbe suffered some dents to its stern.   No reports of injuries on either vessel.   Both vessels were inspected by the Coast Guard and were allowed to continue to the destinations.  The Falshoeft proceeded to Antwerp while the Conmar Elbe continued to St. Petersburg.

 

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