The 294 meter long passenger ship MSC Poesia went aground off Freeport, Bahamas. The Poesia was making a scheduled stop at Port Lucaya when it grounded just outside the port. The cruise ship remained aground until the next high tide when four tugs assisted in refloating the vessel. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released. The MSC Poesia proceeded on to its next stop at Little Salvador.
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The Carnival cruise ships Carnival Fantasy (260 meters long and 7200 dwt) and Carnival Imagination (259 meters long and 7200 dwt) collided while moored at Key West, Florida. The two passenger vessels struck stern to stern resulting in some minor cosmetic damage. No reports of injuries, pollution or structural damage. The Coast Guard responded and is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The 272 meter long, 9859 dwt cruise ship Costa Magica struck a sandbar while leaving the port of Copenhagen, Denmark. The Costa Magica, with a pilot on board, was proceeding at low speed when it drove up on the sand bank. However, there was no damage and no danger to the passengers on board. A tug was able to pull the cruise ship off the bank the same day. Authorities have stated that the pilot had acted properly and no investigation was required. The Costa Magica proceeded out of the port and continued its voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
