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 India  (Cargo Ship)
2 days ago by Swiss63

Charter
5 - 6 months charter, trading Continent - Spain, Sea Consortium

 Dina Trader  (Cargo Ship)
2 days ago by Swiss63

Charter
2 months charter, trading Continent - Baltic, Delta Shipping

 Kvernes  (Passenger ship)
2 days ago by Timsen

Ferry allided with quay
The ferry connection Hundeidvika-Festøya was interrupted on May 22, 2013, after the "Kvernes" slammed into the dock at Festøya in the afternoon. There were 11 passengers on board, and no one was injured. There was, however, some damage to the ferry. Cars had to reverse to get from the ship. On May 23 a replacement ferry was to be inserted.

 Ben My Chree  (Passenger ship)
2 days ago by Timsen

Pier damaged by ferry so far repaired
A pier damaged by the "Ben my Chree" has undergone vital repair work ahead of the TT races. The berthing fender on King Edward's Pier was badly damaged when the ferry allided with it on May 1. No passengers were injured when the ferry, coming from Heysham, hit the pier. A Department of Infrastructure team, including engineers, blacksmiths and divers, has removed the pile and fender from the water. The ferry suffered damage about 4 meters above the water line but returned to service on May 2. The "Ben-my-Chree", which had been using the Victoria Pier since the accident, will now be able to use its usual berth during the Isle of Man TT races. With the pile and fender removed, the ship can continue to use Number 5 berth for the foreseeable future, including throughout TT fortnight. However, a full repair of the pile and fender will need to be carried out and it was being reviewed how best to facilitate the full repair and whether an interim measure is needed, and of course it was continue dto liaise with the Steam Packet Company to ensure the timescales fit in with their schedules.

 Bjorg  (Cargo Ship)
2 days ago by Swiss63

Charter
4 - 6 months charter, trading Continent - Baltic, WEC Lines

 Helsinki  (Cargo Ship)
2 days ago by Swiss63

Charter
3 - 6 months charter, trading Continent - Baltic, Sea Consortium

 Warnow Perch  (Cargo Ship)
2 days ago by Swiss63

Charter
9 - 12 months charter, trading South Korea - Japan, CMA CGM

 Gabriella  (Passenger ship)
2 days ago by Timsen

Cruises cancelled due to unplanned docking
Viking Line cancelled several trips of the "Gabriella" after inspections during a drydocking which started on May 17 at the Turku Repair Yard Ltd. in Nådendal showed that two hard winters had left the ship in Need of maintenance. The rudder stock will have to be replaced and the thruster and propeller shafts needed overhauls. The ship will also be painted. The docking was not planned, but because it found an available service time in Naantali the shipping company chose to carry out the ouverhaul works until May 29, 2013.

 Unisea  (Cargo Ship)
2 days ago by Swiss63

Charter
4 - 6 months charter, trading South East Asia - India, BTL

 Nordic Philip  (Cargo Ship)
2 days ago by Swiss63

Charter
12 months charter, trading Continent - Baltic, OOCL


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