MSC Gianna III

MSC Gianna III
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On January 2, the 201.5 meter long, 35848 dwt container ship MSC Gianna III (IMO: 9152856) became disabled in the Çanakkale Strait off Kumkale, Turkey. The MSC Gianna III departed from Italy bound for Tekirdağ when it suffered machinery failure and went adrift.

Turkish authorities were alerted and dispatched the 496 gt tugboat Kurtarma 17 (IMO: 9942990) and 235 dwt tugboat Kurtarma 18 (IMO: 9974890) to assist.  The tugs took the container ship under tow and proceeded to the Karanlık Liman Anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

MSC Gianna III
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Moby Tommy

Moby Tommy
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On January 2, the 212 meter long, 5222 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Moby Tommy (IMO: 9221310) allided in the Tyrrhenian Sea at the port of Civitavecchia, Italy. The ferry was doing a docking maneuver when strong winds caused the vessel to strike the quay. While there was some damage to the Moby Tommy, there were no injuries or any pollution released.

Port authorities conducted a safety inspection while the Civitavecchia Coast Guard surveyed the vessel for seaworthiness. The ferry would be detained and passengers who were scheduled on the followingly evening voyage were transferred to other ships. The cause of the incident is under investigation.

 

Mariandl

Mariandl
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On the afternoon of December 19, the 32 meter long passenger ship Mariandl (MMSI: 203999407) caught fire on the Danube River at the 1999 kilometer marker near the city of Krems an der Donau, Austria. The fire started from an electrical short in the vessel’s engine room while on an excursion voyage.  The vessel alerted local authorities who dispatched firefighters and fireboats from Krems, Palt, Theiß and Traismauer to assist. The crew was able to berth the Mariandl at Krems where it was met by firefighters. While the crew used a fire extinguisher to contain the blaze, firefighters boarded the vessel and finally extinguish the fire.

No reports of injuries to the crew or 25 passengers on board. Reports state the passengers continued on their excursion by tour bus.  The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed. The Mariandl was built in 1954.

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