Adventure Hornblower

Adventure Hornblower
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On March 31, the 49 meter long passenger ship Adventure Hornblower allided with a seawall in San Diego, California. The vessel was proceeding into port from a day cruise with 139 passengers. For an undisclosed reason, the vessel was unable to slow down its approach and struck the seawall. Three passengers were taken to hospital for injuries. The bow of the passenger ship sustained a gash above the waterline and the seawall suffered some damage. No reports of pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Norwind

Norwind

The 109 meter long cargo vessel Norwind became disabled on the Dardanelles near Kumkale, Turkey. The Norwind was en route to Amsterdam from Tekirdag when it suffered engine failure.  The vessel contacted authorities who dispatched a tug.  The tug arrived on scene and towed the Norwind to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Yeoman Bridge

The 249 meter long self-unloading bulk carrier Yeoman Bridge allided with the 249 meter long tanker Peary Spirit on the Elbe at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Yeoman Bridge was doing a manoever when it struck into the starboard side of  the berthed Peary Spirit. The tanker sustained a large breach over 25 meters wide above the waterline. No reports of injuries and no pollution was released. Reports state the tanker had been unloading gas at the time, but unloading operations were halted after the allision.