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MSC Idil

MSC Idil

The 275 meter long, 61153 dwt container ship MSC Idil suffered an explosion while off San Juan, Puerto Rico.   The explosion was caused by some welding work on board.   The container ship suffered damage to the hull, fuel tank and cargo hold resulting in water ingress.  The vessel began to list, but the crew were able to engage the pumps and bring the flooding under control.   The crew contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter and a vessel to the scene.   Reports state some of the 25 crew on board were injured in the explosion.    No pollution was released in to the water.  The Coast Guard is monitoring the situation as the MSC Idil has some 588,000 gallons of fuel oil and 62,0000 gallons of diesel fuel on board.

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Caribbean Fantasy

Caribbean Fantasy

Caribbean Fantasy formerly the Chihuahua Star

The 187 meter long, 6737 dwt cruise ship Caribbean Fantasy went adrift while proceeding through the Mona Passage near Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.   The Caribbean Fantasy had suffered engine failure disabling the vessel for 13 hours until the crew were able to restart the engines.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.   The cruise ship proceeded to Santo Domingo under its own power.  No further details reported.

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