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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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MSC Alessia

MSC Alessia

MSC Alessia in drydock at Hamburg

The 85891 dwt container ship MSC Alessia became disabled near Bremerhaven, Germany.   The vessel had departed Bremerhaven when it suffered damage to its rudder.   The container ship requested assistance and was taken under tow bound for Hamburg for repairs.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Toppy

Toppy

Photo: japanvisitor.blogspot.com

The high-speed ferry Toppy suffered damage and was disabled off Cape Sata, Japan.  The ferry had left Kagoshima bound for Yakushima Island with 190 passengers and crew when it struck an object, possibly a whale, in the water.   The crew contacted the Japanese Coast Guard who dispatched a patrol vessel and helicopter to the scene.  Three injured crewmen were airlifted and taken to hospital.   Two passengers suffered minor injuries.  The patrol vessel has taken the Toppy under tow back to port.  Reports state the vessel lost power, but was at no time at risk of sinking.

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