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Month: March 2013

Marco Polo

Marco Polo

Marco Polo
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The 176 meter long, 5180 dwt passenger cruise ship Marco Polo went aground near Sortland, Norway.   The Marco Polo was proceeding through the Sortland Sound when it struck a previously unknown shoal.   The vessel suffered a small gash in one of its ballast tanks.   No reports of injuries to the 1,100 passengers and crew on board.  The Marco Polo proceeded to Sortland where it made temporary repairs and was allowed to proceed on its scheduled voyage.  Reports state a local pilot was in command at the time and the master was not on the bridge at the time of the incident.

 

 

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Justice

Justice

Justice

The 30 meter long tugboat Justice suffered a leak and sank in the Mississippi River near New Orleans, Louisiana.  The three crew on board were unable to control the water ingress and had to abandoned ship.   The tug sank with 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board leaving a small sheen on the water.  No reports of injuries.   Divers were able to plug fuel vents to prevent any further pollution being released.

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True North

True North

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The 50 meter long, 80 dwt passenger ship True North caught fire while off Munster, Australia.  The fire started in a cabin on the 3rd deck by a lamp.   The passengers and crew were evacuated quickly while local fire brigades extinguished the blaze.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.   Reports state the fire caused about $100,000 (AUS) of damage on board the luxury cruise ship.

 

 

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