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Nour M

Nour M

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The 75 meter long freighter Nour M sank while berthed at a quay in Rhodes, Greece.  Strong winds blew the freighter against the quay before its mooring lines snapped.  The stern of the Nour M was severely damaged  and the wind caused the freighter to capsize. The 55 containers on board were dumped in the harbor before it sank.   No reports of injuries.

The Nour M had been detained by the Greek Coast Guard and custom officials on November 11 after they had detected thousands of bullets on board. Authorities report that the vessel’s master had changed its final destination from Syria to Tripoli when stopped by the Coast Guard.  It is believed the vessel was part of an operation between Russian and Ukrainian governments to smuggle arms to foreign regimes.

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Ever Linking

Ever Linking

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The 335 meter long, 104409 dwt container ship Ever Linking allided with a quay at Piraeus, Greece.  The Ever Linking had arrived from Tanjung Pelepas during the early morning hours when it swung out and struck the quay during mooring operations.  The container ship suffered an 10 meter long dent along and a crack along the hull over 1 meter square on its starboard side.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Ever Linking was detained for surveys.

 

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Ocean Countess

Ocean Countess

Photo: evianews.com
Photo: evianews.com

The 167 meter long passenger ship Ocean Countess caught fire while berthed at the Chalkis Shipyards at Halkida, Greece.  The fire started on the upper decks of the vessel where materials had been stored.  The fire quickly grew beyond the control of the five crewmen aboard the cruise ship.  Local fire brigades were requested who dispatched multiple crews to the scene.  Multiple fire tugs also assisted fighting the blaze while other tugs moved other vessels which had been tied up close to the Ocean Countess.  No reports of injuries.

Reports state booms had been placed around the Ocean Countess as a precautionary measure.  The cruise ship had been laid up since 2012, but had been expected to return to service in 2014.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

 

 

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