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Finnarrow

Finnarrow

Finnarrow

The 168 meter long, 6124 dwt ro-ro ferry Finnarrow suffered damage while entering the harbour at Holyhead, Wales.  The Finnarrow had departed from Dublin with 77 passengers and 43 crew arrived in Holyhead.   As it attempted to berth, when it struck the quay.   The Finnarrow’s stern suffered damage allowing water ingress.   No reports of injuries to passenger or crew.   The passengers and vehicles on board were off loaded safely.   The vessel remains detained at Holyhead while it is inspected.

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Molat

Molat

Molat

The 172 meter long, 28355 dwt bulk freighter Molat became disabled on the North Sea near Seaburn, England.  The Molat departed from Norrkopping, Sweden with a cargo of timber bound for Alexandria, Egypt when it began to develop a list when its cargo shifted.   The vessel changed course and proceeded to the safety off Seaburn, England.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   A surveyor was dispatched to the vessel to inspect the vessel for damage.   The Molat  proceed to Sunderland where it will correct the cargo shift.  Reports suggest the cause of the cargo shift was that the Molat had hit some ice in the North Sea.

 

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Sardinia

Sardinia

The 100 meter long, 4433 dwt freighter Sardinia became disabled near Immingham, England.  The vessel had suffered engine failure shortly after leaving port.   The crew requested assistance with a tug dispatched to the scene.   The Sardinia was taken under tow and proceeded to Hull.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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