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Cruise Ship Shuttle Boat

Cruise Ship Shuttle Boat

A tender for the 294 meter long cruise ship Norwegian Dawn went aground near Bar Island Ledge, Maine.   The vessel grounded during low tide suffering hull damage.   No reports of injuries to the 93 passengers and 2 crew.   The Coast Guard responded along with several local boats in the area.   The boats safely evacuated the passengers back to the Norwegian Dawn.   The tender was later refloated and taken to dry dock for repairs.

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Norwegian Star

Norwegian Star

The 294 meter long, 7500 dwt cruise ship Norwegian Star allided with Pier 86 at New York, New York.   The Norwegian Star was attempting to dock at its berth at Pier 88 when heavy winds cause the vessel to drift off course.   The crew attempted to reverse course, but the Norwegian Star struck amidships against Pier 86.   The pier suffered minimal damage and no reports of damage to the vessel.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Caribbean Fantasy

Caribbean Fantasy

Caribbean Fantasy formerly the Chihuahua Star

The 187 meter long, 6737 dwt cruise ship Caribbean Fantasy went adrift while proceeding through the Mona Passage near Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.   The Caribbean Fantasy had suffered engine failure disabling the vessel for 13 hours until the crew were able to restart the engines.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.   The cruise ship proceeded to Santo Domingo under its own power.  No further details reported.

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