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Jens Albrecht Aground

Jens Albrecht Aground

The 33 meter long passenger ship Jens Albrecht found it stuck in the mud in the outer harbor of Hooksiel, Germany.   The Jens Albrecht, loaded with 132 passengers, was caught with the lowering tide and found itself stranded.   The master contacted the GMRS  who dispatched  rescue vessels from Hooksiel and Horumersiel.   The rescue vessels successfully unloaded all 132 passengers to Hooksiel.    The Jens Albrecht refloated under its own power with the next rising tide.   No reports of injuries.

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Helgoland Collision

Helgoland Collision

The excursion passenger vessels Helgoland and Funny Girl collided off Helgoland, Germany.   The 74 meter long, 418 ton Helgoland struck the 68 meter long, 165 ton Funny Girl at the anchorage due to the severe weather.   Both vessels suffered only slight damage.    After the collision, the Funny Girl drifted and subsequently went aground on a sand bank off the beach near Helgoland dune.    Passengers on board the Funny Girl were transferred to the passenger ship Lady Von Buesum by the use of small tenders.   The passengers were all safely arrived at Buesum.    The passenger ship Helgoland continued on to Wilhelmshaven.    No reports of injuries.   The water police are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Captain on the Toilet

Captain on the Toilet

The 28 meter long passenger ship MS King went aground on the island of Lauttasaari in Helsinki, Finland.   The MS King suffered no hull damage but was unable to free itself.   The 54 passengers on board were evacuated to a sister ship.   Later the same day the MS King was pulled free and towed to a berth at Salutorget.   Initial reports state the master of the MS King was not on the bridge at the time of the incident.  One report states the captain was trapped on the toliet and was unable to open the door.   Authorities are conducting an investigation into the accident.

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