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Algonova

Algonova

ALGONOVA

The Halifax Shipping News Reports…

A fire occurred on the AlgoNova 9am this morning, 83km North of Gaspe. JRCC Dispatched a helo  and a C-130 from Greenwood, to the Honuedo Straight. AlgoNova departed Halifax on Friday. Another Commercial Vessel and a CCGS Ship were also standing by to render assistance.

A later report stated the crew of the AlgoNova was able to extinguish the fire while the vessel was in the Honguedo Strait.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The 130 meter long tanker was left Halifax en route to Quebec.  The cause of the fire was not reported.

 

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Bogdan

Bogdan

BOGDAN

The 142 meter long, 13898 dwt bulk freighter Bogdan allided with a wall near the Iroquois Lock on the St. Lawrence River.  The Bogdan was attempting to slide the wall into the lock when it struck the wall and went crossways blocking the channel with her anchors.  Traffic was halted as the lock crew attempted to maneauver the freighter and clear the channel.  The Bogdan was secured the following day and tied-up awaiting inspection.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Bogdan was en route to Cork, Ireland.

 

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Princess of Acadia

Princess of Acadia

The 146 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry went aground near the pier in Digby, Nova Scotia. As the ferry approached the terminal, the vessel lost power and drifted aground just 200 meters from the dock.  No reports of injuries to the 59 passengers and crew.  The Princess of Acadia was able regain power and later assisted by a tug to the pier.  Divers inspected the hull and found no damage.

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