The 294 meter long, 9429 dwt cruise ship MSC Magnifica allided with the pierhead at the harbor entrance at Piräus, Greece. The MSC Magnifica suffered a small gash to the portside hull above the waterline.  No reports of injuries to the 2,469 passengers and 976 crew on board.  The breakwater sustained damage with the pier light completely demolished. Reports state that bad weather conditions was a factor for the allision.  Earlier reports that the vessel had gone aground were incorrect.

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