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Grandeur of the Seas

Grandeur of the Seas

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The 280 meter long, 7000 dwt passenger cruise ship Grandeur of the Seas suffered a fire while off West End, Bahamas.  The fire started in the aft mooring area and spread to the deck above into a crew lounge area.  The crew responded and were able to extinguish the blaze.   No reports of injuries to the crew or the 2,224 passengers on board.   The Grandeur of the Seas proceeded under its own power to Freeport.  The vessel moored while it underwent inspection.  Further reports stated the Grandeur of the Seas cancelled the remainder of its voyage and its passengers where flown back to Baltimore, Maryland and will receive a full refund.

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Michelda Disabled

Michelda Disabled

The 274 foot, 480 dwt freighter Michelda was reported disabled and adrift east of the Bahamas (26 46N 075 55W).   Reports state the vessel has run out of fuel.   No other details reported.

Mystic Sinks

Mystic Sinks

motor vessel Mystic

The 206 foot motor vessel Mystic capsized and sank near Damas Cay, Bahamas. The vessel requested assistance after it had struct a submerged object resulting in water ingress into the vessel. The crew attempted to pump out the water, but the rate of water ingress was too much. The 10 member crew abandoned the vessel into liferafts when the vessel was close to capsizing. All 10 crew onboard were rescued and reported safe. Reports state pollution is likely to be released from the 8000 gallons of diesel fuel onboard the Mystic when it sank.

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