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Mein Schiff 2

Mein Schiff 2

The 264 meter long, 6500 dwt passenger ship Mein Schiff 2 allided with a container crane while attempting to dock at Cadiz, Spain.   The Mein Schiff 2 was pushed by a strong wind gust into the crane damaging several balcony cabins and several railings.   Further attempts to dock were aborted and the passenger ship continued on to the next scheduled port of Malaga.   No one was injured in the incident.   Passengers who had their cabin damage were given different accommodations.    The Mein Schiff 2 was on a twelve day cruise around western Europe.

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Deneb Capsized

Deneb Capsized

The 101 meter long, 5350 ton Deneb was unloading containers at the port at Algeciras, Spain when it developed a strong list to starboard.   The vessel continued listing over until the Deneb was resting on its starboard side with the bow submerged.   Authorities placed booms around the vessel to prevent any oil pollution escaping into the harbour.  The Deneb had 118 tons of bunk oil and 26 tons of diesel fuel on board before the incident.   Reports state salvage will take up to one week to implement.   No reports of injuries.   An investigation into the incident is being conducted.

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