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CMA CGM Attila

CMA CGM Attila

CMA CGM Attila

The 335 meter long, 101473 dwt container ship CMA CGM Attila allided with the dock in Vancouver, British Columbia.  The CMA CGM Attila arrived from Seattle and was docking at the container terminal when it struck the pier.  The vessel suffered hull damage with a meter long hole to one of its ballast tanks amidships.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  A pilot was on board and two tugs were assisting the CMA CGM Attila during the incident. The CMA CGM Attila was requested to be remain at port while an investigation into the incident is conducted.

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Westerdam

Westerdam

Photo: ktvb.com
Photo: ktvb.com

The 285 meter long passenger cruise ship Westerdam caught fire off Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.  The Westerdam with 2086 passengers was en route to Alaska when a fire broke out in a boiler room.  The fire was extinguished by the crew, but it had flared up a second time and extinguished again.  The Westerdam proceeded to Seattle escorted by a tug where it could be inspected.  Reports state the vessel would be inspected and depart again on its voyage to Alaska.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

WESTERDAM