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Month: January 2013

Aqua Maria

Aqua Maria

Aqua Maria

The 130 meter long, 783 dwt r0-ro passenger ferry Aqua Maria allided with a pier at Lavrio, Greece.   The Aqua Maria was departing Lavrio bound for Piraeus when it struck a quay.  The vessel suffered only slight damage, but was detained until the Aqua Maria could be inspected.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Regina 1

Regina 1

Regina 1

The 100 meter long freighter Regina 1 suffered a fire while berthed at Piraeus, Greece. The fire broke out in the engine room, but was quickly extinguished by the crew.  The engine room suffered only minor damage.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Authorities have launched an investigation and detained the Regina 1 until the vessel is inspected.

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Piz Cambrena

Piz Cambrena

Piz Cambrena

The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Piz Cambrena went aground on the Main River after a navigation mistake.  The master of the Piz Cambrena had steered towards the shore to allow another vessel to pass by when it struck bottom.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Piz Cambrena was refloated later the same day after the water level was raised by closing a nearby lock.   The Piz Cambrena continued on its voyage from Raunheim Aus to Birsfelden with its cargo of diesel fuel.

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