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Florentia

Florentia

Florentia
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The 200 meter long, 63500 dwt bulk carrier Florentia allided with a quay at Southampton, England. The Florentia was being towed out to sea when it scraped against the quay wall breaching the hull. The result was a  four meter long hole in the side of the hull.

No reports of injuries. The Florentia was detained in Southampton to conduct repairs. Reports state the area was the former King George V dry dock and the entrance to the dock was narrower than the rest of the docks in Southampton.

 

Ben-my-Chree

Ben-my-Chree

Ben My Chree
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On February 12, the 117 meter long, 4168 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Ben-my-Chree allided with a pier at Douglas Harbour, Isle of Man. The Ben-my-Chree had departed from Wirral for Douglas and Heysham. As the ferry arrived in Douglas, strong winds caused the vessel to veer and strike the King Edward Pier.

The Ben-my-Chree and the pier sustained damaged, but there were no reports of injuries to passengers or crew. Reports state the Ben-my-Chree cancelled its voyage to Heysham and multiple vessels was en route to resume freight and passenger service the following day.