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Sandnes

Sandnes

Photo: aftenbladet.no
Photo: aftenbladet.no

The 73 meter long passenger ship Sandnes ran aground in the Lindøy Sound near South Rogaland, Norway.  The Sandnes was on a sightseeing tour when it struck bottom.   The hull suffered damage and water ingress, but the vessel’s pumps were able to control the flooding. The vessel requested assistance with a lifeboat dispatched to the scene.  The lifeboat had divers who inspected the hull while assisting the Sandnes in its refloating efforts.  The passenger vessel was refloated a short time later and proceeded to Stavanger.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  

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Jadestar

Jadestar

Photo: inquirer.net
Photo: inquirer.net

The passenger ship Jadestar went aground off Basilian near Tabiawan, Philippines.  The Jadestar was en route to Zamboanga with 63 passengers and crew when it grounded in shallow water only a hundred meters off shore.  The vessel requested assistance from the Philippine authorities who dispatched small military boats to the scene.  The boats were able to bring passengers and cargo ashore.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.  Reports state there was some panic among the passengers when the vessel’s engines stopped and conditions worsened.

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L’Austral

L’Austral

Photo: noordhollandsdagblad.nl
Photo: noordhollandsdagblad.nl

The 143 meter long passenger cruise ship L’Austral allided with the floodgate entering the IJmuiden.  The L’Austral was entering the lock from the North Sea when it struck the middle lock gate.  The gate sustained some damage, but was still operational. The L’Austral sustained scratches and dents on the bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The passenger ship was allowed to proceed on to Hamburg under its own power.

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