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Day: June 22, 2013

Ostgard

Ostgard

OSTGARD

The 89 meter long, 3792 dwt freighter Ostgard became disabled after engine failure near the Belle Isle, Bay of Biscay.   The crew attempted repairs, but was unable to restart the engine.   A salvage tug was dispatched to tow the Ostgard to Saint-Nazaire.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Ostgard was en route to Rochefort, France from Sweden with a cargo of lumber.

 

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Holstentor 1

Holstentor 1

Photo: DGzRS
Photo: DGzRS

The 24 meter long passenger ferry Holstentor 1 caught fire while  berthed in the port of Grömitz aus ungeklärter Ursache in Brand.   The DGzRS dispatched a lifeboat to the scene who supported the local fire brigade in extinguishing the blaze.   No reports of injuries.   The cause of the fire was not yet known.

 

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