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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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Bulk Viking Aground

Bulk Viking Aground

The 60 meter, 945 dwt freighter Bulk Viking went aground on the Sortlandssundet near Sortland, Norway next to the Sortland Bridge.  The Bulk Viking had left Narvik heading for the Esso Port at Sortland with a cargo of gravel.   The vessel pulled up near the bridge and began to unload.  The current pulled the vessel away and the vessel drifted aground.   The vessel was quickly refloated with the assistance of the Coast Guard.  However, the Bulk Viking suffered some minor hull damage.  Reports state the crew went under drug testing.   No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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