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Rostock Collision

Rostock Collision

Stettin
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The 51 meter long, 783 gt steam icebreaker Stettin collided with the 188 meter long, 11029 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Finnsky in Rostock, Germany. The Stettin was proceeding out of the port with 180 passengers when strong currents caused the Stettin to strike the stem of the Finnsky.  The Stettin sustained a two meter gash in the hull above the waterline.  Three persons sustained minor injuries.  Both the Finnsky and Stettin berthed in Rostock after the incident. The water police in Rostock has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Steamer

Steamer

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The 81 meter long, 2560 dwt freighter Steamer caught fire while at anchor in the Black Sea off Burgas, Bulgaria.   The Steamer was waiting to take on a cargo of scrap when a fire broke out in the crew quarters.   The crew requested assistance with two patrols dispatched to the scene.  One vessel began to douse the fire while the other, with the assistance of a Coast Guard cutter, safely evacutated the crew.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state the fire may have been caused by an electrical short.  No details on damage or if fire was extinguished.

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