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Formosa Falcon

Formosa Falcon

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The 228 meter long , 70426 dwt tanker Formosa Falcon went aground off Freeport, Grand Bahama.  The tanker was repositioning at the Freeport anchorage when heavy winds forced the vessel aground at the bow.  An inspection showed no hull breach.  No injuries and no pollution was released.  Tugs attempted to refloat the Formosa Falcon on the following high tide, but without success.  Authorities have placed response vessels on station around the vessel while tugs have kept the tanker in place in the event of worsening conditions.   The Formosa Falcon was loaded with 12,796 tons of alkylate at the time of the grounding.

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Grandeur of the Seas

Grandeur of the Seas

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The 280 meter long, 7000 dwt passenger cruise ship Grandeur of the Seas suffered a fire while off West End, Bahamas.  The fire started in the aft mooring area and spread to the deck above into a crew lounge area.  The crew responded and were able to extinguish the blaze.   No reports of injuries to the crew or the 2,224 passengers on board.   The Grandeur of the Seas proceeded under its own power to Freeport.  The vessel moored while it underwent inspection.  Further reports stated the Grandeur of the Seas cancelled the remainder of its voyage and its passengers where flown back to Baltimore, Maryland and will receive a full refund.

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