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Magellan Strait

Magellan Strait

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The 186 meter long, 16494 dwt reefer Magellan Strait allided at the port of Vlissingen, Netherlands.  The Magellan Strait was about to berth when it suffered engine failure.   The reefer was unable to slow down as it was going astern when it struck another vessel.  The unnamed vessel had its bow dented, but there were no injuries on either vessel.  Reports state a pilot was on board at the time of the allision.  Authorities has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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