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Collision in Øre Sound

Collision in Øre Sound

Atlantic Lady
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

The 140 meter long reefer cargo vessel Atlantic Lady collided with the 182 meter long tanker Kraslava in the Drogden Channel, Øre Sound between Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen. The  Atlantic Lady was en route to Bear Island from St. Petersburg when it was struck by the Kraslava.  The Atlantic Lady sustained significant damage to its superstructure with numerous cabins destroyed.  The Kraslava sustained a large gash to its starboard bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Atlantic Lady proceeded to an anchorage in Copenhagen.  The Kraslava headed to Køge Bay.  The Kraslava was in ballast from Santa Cruz heading to St. Petersburg.

Kraslava
Photo: kustbevakningen.se
Magellan Strait

Magellan Strait

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The 186 meter long, 16494 dwt reefer Magellan Strait allided at the port of Vlissingen, Netherlands.  The Magellan Strait was about to berth when it suffered engine failure.   The reefer was unable to slow down as it was going astern when it struck another vessel.  The unnamed vessel had its bow dented, but there were no injuries on either vessel.  Reports state a pilot was on board at the time of the allision.  Authorities has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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Collision off Qingdao

Collision off Qingdao

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The 154 meter long, 10362 dwt reefer Costa Rican Star collided with the 173 meter long freighter DE QIN 88.  Both vessels were at anchor when bad weather caused the anchor of the Costa Rican Star to drag.   The reefer struck the DE QIN 88’s stern. Both vessels suffered damage with the DE QIN 88 losing its anchor. No reports of injuries.

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