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GUNVOR MAERSK - IMO 9302891
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Sailing from Felixstowe 13th March 2006.
Whilst attempting to sail on the 12th without tugs, she had engine failure and walloped one of the ports new cranes. This is now standing at a funny angle being knocked off its bogies.
Built: 2005, by Odense Lindo, 97933grt.
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I agree, suprised that it could have happened, bet somebody is in trouble, wouldn't think they would let it happen again, those cranes do not not come cheap.
Regards Ken
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The latest report is that the crane is a right off, and will be cut up for scrap! Don't know how accurate that is ,will keep you posted.
Crane is worth 4 million pounds apparently.
Rather a large bill coming up for some one!
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Derek
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With a creapy storyline!! It must have been a strnge thing to happen!!
Greetz Marie-Anne
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Glad you liked the photo.
This is not the first time one of the cranes has been knocked about! I think maybe the Port Authority will not allow the larger Maersk vessels to berth and sail without a tug in attendance in future.
Gunvor Maersk had two tugs when she left and they did not let go until she had turned out of the harbour!
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Derek
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John J.
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thanks for your comments, I always have thought it was a risk allowing these huge vessels to sail and berth unassisted. We will see what happens in future.
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Derek
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Frans
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Thanks for your comments. They have not in the past had standby tugs for these vessels, maybe now they will. Have been browsing your great photos, when I get a chance. So many being posted now a job to keep up! Anyway I think your shots are great sorry I havn't had time to write many comments
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Derek
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