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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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Stena Scanrail Allision

Stena Scanrail Allision

The 6726 dwt ferry Stena Scanrail made a hard landing at Frederikshavn, Denmark.  The ferry allided with the quay with enough force to suffer two holes in the hull.   The holes were above the waterline and were quickly repaired by welding steel plates over the holes.  The Stena Scanrail was allowed to proceed to Gothenburg.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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HQ 280 Tucana Sinks

HQ 280 Tucana Sinks

The 33 meter long 264 ton fishing vessel HG 280 Tucana was fishing off  Hirtshals, Denmark when water was discovered in the engine room.   The four crewmen on board started the pumps to control the water ingress.   However, the pumps could not keep up and the crew prepared to abandon ship.   The men put their survival suits on and inflated the liferaft from the wheelhouse.   They proceeded to the liferaft leaving personal items behind on the fishing vessel.  The 4 men watched the HG 280 Tucana sink below the waves.   Luckily, the crew was rescued an hour later by the fishing vessel Kjølpens.    A rescue helicopter was also on scene, but turned back as the 4 men were safely aboard the Kjølpens.  The Denmark Navy vessel Rota is monitoring for pollution at the position where the Tucana sank.

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