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Costa Magica in the Sand

Costa Magica in the Sand

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.

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Oriana Gets a Dent

Oriana Gets a Dent

The 261 meter long , 6260 dwt cruise ship Oriana allided with the quay at Kristiansand, Norway.  The Oriana was departing when the stern bumped the corner of the pier.   The cruise ship suffered some damage with a dent on the stern several meters wide.   The damage was limited and the Oriana was allowed to proceed on to England.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Cruise Ship Damages Quay

Cruise Ship Damages Quay

The 294 meter long, 92,600 gt cruise ship Costa Deliziosa caused considerable damage to the Skoltegrunns quay at Bergen, Norway.   The cruise ship was preparing for departure when it broke loose ripping the bollards and parts of the quay into the sea.   Reports state 3 people were on the gangway as the Costa Deliziosa pulled away.  They were able to safely get aboard.   Nearly 50 feet of the pier was damaged, but luckily no one was injured.   The Costa Deliziosa was later brought back to the quay to allow remaining passengers to board.   The cause for the cruise ship to break her mooring lines was most likely strong winds.    The vessel left Bergen later the same day bound for Geiranger.

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