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Dawn Princess

Dawn Princess

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The 261 meter long, 8293 dwt passenger cruise ship Dawn Princess caught fire off Napier, New Zealand.   The fire started in an electrical substation while the vessel was sailing between Wellington and Napier.   The crew fought the fire for over an hour while passengers were ordered to their muster station.  The crew was able to extinguish the blaze and the vessel was able to proceed to Napier under its own power.  No reports of injuries to passengers or crew.  No further details reported.

 

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Sur Este No. 700

Sur Este No. 700

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The 57 meter long fishing vessel Sur Este No. 700 went aground while sheltering behind Stewart Island, New Zealand.  The Sur Este No. 700 had sheltered behind the island due to the heavy seas with 30 knot winds when it was blown onto the rocks.  The vessel fuel tanks ruptured allowing some 23,000 litres of diesel fuel released into the water.   No reports of injuries.   Authorities will conduct an inspection of the area to gauge the impact of the pollution released.  The Sur Este No. 700 will be towed to Lyttelton for inspection and repairs.

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Lady Anna

Lady Anna

Lady Anna
Photo: nzherald.co.nz

The 15 meter long fishing vessel Lady Anna capsized at the mouth of the Grey River, New Zealand.  The fishing vessel was struggling in heavy seas and strong winds when it capsized.  Two crewmen were rescued and taken to hospital for treatment.  A third crewmen perished and his body was later recovered.   The Lady Anna was pushed up the Grey River where is grounded and is partially surbmerged. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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