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Floatel Superior

Floatel Superior

Photo: Staoil

The 90 meter, 17702 dwt oil accommodation rig Floatel Superior became damaged in the Norwegian Sea while attached to the oil rig Njord A.   The Floatel Superior had suffered water ingress after a ballast tank was holed by an anchor.   The rig developed a list from the water ingress.   Owners had 326 of the 374 crew evacuated by helicopters while emergency personnel stabilized the rig.   The crew was able to get the Floatel Superior back on an even keel.   The rig was detached from the Njord A and taken under tow by tugs and rescue vessels to Kristiansund for repairs.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Fortunagracht

Fortunagracht

Photo: nieuwsblad.be

The 137 meter long freighter Fortunagracht suffered water ingress while moored at Antwerp, Belgium.  The freighter had suffered a leak in the cargo hold causing the vessel to list to port against the quay.    The local fire brigade along with two tugs assisted keeping the Fortunagracht while the crew made repairs.   Reports state a portion of the cargo had fallen into the hold piercing the hull.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Disney Fantasy

Disney Fantasy

The 340 meter long passenger ship Disney Fantasy suffered minor damage while sailing through rough seas in the Caribbean Sea.  The cruise ship had furniture and passengers tossed as the vessel past near Hurricane Sandy.  Reports state several restaurants on board had suffered damage, but no reports of injuries to the passenger and crew.  Passengers were requested to spend the time in their rooms while the vessel passed through the rough seas.

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