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Day: August 27, 2014

Cetacea Aground

Cetacea Aground

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The ferry Cetacea ran aground in Lynn Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts.  The ferry was entering the harbor with 13 passengers and 4 crew when the vessel became stuck just off the pier.  The Coast Guard launched a rescue vessel to the scene to monitor the situation.  The Cetacea was to be refloated on the following high tide a few hours later.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Cetacea had become disabled the prior month with 163 passengers and crew who stayed on the boat overnight until divers were able to clear a line.

 

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CMA CGM Attila

CMA CGM Attila

CMA CGM Attila

The 335 meter long, 101473 dwt container ship CMA CGM Attila allided with the dock in Vancouver, British Columbia.  The CMA CGM Attila arrived from Seattle and was docking at the container terminal when it struck the pier.  The vessel suffered hull damage with a meter long hole to one of its ballast tanks amidships.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  A pilot was on board and two tugs were assisting the CMA CGM Attila during the incident. The CMA CGM Attila was requested to be remain at port while an investigation into the incident is conducted.

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