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Marco Polo

Marco Polo

Marco Polo
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The 176 meter long, 5180 dwt passenger cruise ship Marco Polo went aground near Sortland, Norway.   The Marco Polo was proceeding through the Sortland Sound when it struck a previously unknown shoal.   The vessel suffered a small gash in one of its ballast tanks.   No reports of injuries to the 1,100 passengers and crew on board.  The Marco Polo proceeded to Sortland where it made temporary repairs and was allowed to proceed on its scheduled voyage.  Reports state a local pilot was in command at the time and the master was not on the bridge at the time of the incident.

 

 

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Spirit of Fiji Islands

Spirit of Fiji Islands

Spirit-of-Fiji-Islands

The 4421 gt ro-ro ferry Spirit of Fiji Islands went aground onto a reef near Koro Island, Fiji Islands.   The ferry was pulling away from a pier when it ran up onto the reef.   The Spirit of Fiji Islands was able to refloat itself and proceeded back to the pier.  No reports of injuries to the 110 passengers on board, damage or pollution released.  Passengers boarded another ferry while the vessel remained in port to be inspected.

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Nina Bres

Nina Bres

Nina Bres

The 88 meter long, 3740 dwt freighter Nina Bres went aground off Skåne, Sweden.   The vessel’s master had made a navigational error and steered the freighter toward the shoreline.  The vessel grounded a short distance off shore.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  A tug was able to refloat the vessel both proceeded to Sydhamnen under its own power.   Divers will inspect the hull for damage.  Reports state the master had suffered from a sudden illness which was the probable cause leading to the incident.

 

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