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Insignia

Insignia

Insignia

The 180 meter long passenger cruise ship Insignia caught fire while berthed in Castries, St. Lucia. The fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room and the Insignia lost power. The crew was able to contain the fire it was quickly extinguished.  However, five persons, crew and contractors, were working in the engine room at the time.  All were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation with 2 contractors and 1 crewman perished from their injuries. All the passengers were evacuated off the vessel.  Reports state passengers and crew were being accommodated at local hotels until transportation can be arranged.

Bella Desgagnes

Bella Desgagnes

Bella Desgagnes
Photo: radio-canada.ca

On November 25, the 97 meter ro-ro passenger ship Bella Desgagnes ran aground in the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Kegaska, Quebec. The Bella Desgagnes had encountered strong winds reaching in excess of 80 km/h when the vessel struck the seabed off Kegaska.  One of the vessel’s bow thrusters sustained damage.  None of the passengers were injured, but one crewman suffered minor injuries. The Bella Desgagnes proceeded to Sept-Îles at reduced speed.  Reports state divers had made an inspection to the bow thrusters  to see what repairs were necessary.

Marco Polo

Marco Polo

Marco Polo
Photo: Norwegian Air Force

The 580 foot long passenger cruise ship Marco Polo ran aground off Gravdal, Norway.  The Marco Polo was passing too close to the rocky shore when it ran aground.  Multiple tugs and Coast Guard vessels arrived on scene.  Their efforts to refloat the cruise ship failed.  The Marco Polo was able to refloat itself later with the rising tide.  No reports of injuries to crew or passengers on board.  The Marco Polo proceeded to a quay in Buksnesfjord.