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Stena Nautica

Stena Nautica

A fire broke out on the 136 meter long, 3676 dwt ro-ro ferry Stena Nautica on the Kattegat between Grenaa and Varberg, Sweden.  The fire started in one of the trucks on a cargo deck.    The crew responded and quickly brought the fire under control.  A small amount of smoke was spotted in the upper decks, but there was no damage to the vessel.  The Stena Nautica arrived at Varberg where it safely unloaded its passengers and vehicles.  No reports of injuries to the 77 passengers and 40 crew on board.  The police launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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Thamesteel 1

Thamesteel 1

Thamesteel 1

The 89 meter long, 3217 dwt freighter Thamesteel 1 went aground in the Baltic Sea new Oxelosund,  Sweden.   The vessel suffered hull damage with a ballast tank holed.   The Thamesteel 1 suffered water ingress with the vessel suffering a list.   No reports of injuries.   The crew was able to refloat the vessel and proceeded to Oxelosund.

 

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Gotland Collision

Gotland Collision

The 131 meter long, 7992 dwt container ship Conmar Elbe collided with the 134 meter long, 12007 dwt freighter Falshoeft near Faro, Gotland, Sweden.  The Falshoeft suffered damage to its bow above the waterline while the Conmar Elbe suffered some dents to its stern.   No reports of injuries on either vessel.   Both vessels were inspected by the Coast Guard and were allowed to continue to the destinations.  The Falshoeft proceeded to Antwerp while the Conmar Elbe continued to St. Petersburg.

 

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