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Shipping News and information / Alexander von Humboldt saves polish yaht crew on Baltic

« on: June 28, 2007, 06:17:31 AM »

this night, around 2a.m., tall ship Alexander von Humboldt saved the crew of polish yaht Bloom. situation took place in Russian rescue area.

Yaht was seriously damaged during the storm, which is very unusual at this time of year. storm was up to 11 degr. damaged yaht was left at sea, all the crew is safe and healthy.


Alexander von Humboldt is on her way to Gdansk with saved crew, expected around noon.

brgds,
WOjtek

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Shipping News and information / Re: "Salaam 98" dissapears from radar with 1300 passengers onboard

« on: February 03, 2006, 11:05:08 AM »

Yes, there were people in lifeboats.

latest news: Rescue helicopter crew have spotted bodies on Egyptian seaside . There is a supposal that these are bodies from Salaam.

Let's hope many people will be saved

tadzio

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Shipping News and information / "Salaam 98" dissapears from radar with 1300 passengers onboard

« on: February 03, 2006, 10:44:56 AM »

Following Associated Press - Egyptian cruise ship dissapeared from radar during voyage thru Red Sea.
There were 1300 passengers onboard.

Lofeboats were spotted near the place where ship was seen last time.

"Salaam 98" left Dubah on Thu. evening and disappeared about one hour after - it is unofficial statement of Egyptian clerks.

regards,
tadzio  :-(

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Shipping News and information / another collision of "Grot Rowecki"

« on: January 31, 2006, 08:38:59 AM »

"Grot Rowecki" has second collision in 3-month period of time.

Last night she collided with chemical carrier "Ece" in a half way between Guernsey island and the coast.

Following The Reuter's, "Ece" suffered damage and a leak of acid occured. The crew was rescued by the british helicopter. Polish vessel is continuing the voyage.

see more on BBC site: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/4664564.stm


BTW, no luck with "Grot Rowecki". second collision in such a short period :-(

Regards,
Wojtek

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Shipping News and information / Re: Scrappyard Aliaga & Alang

« on: November 28, 2005, 07:49:43 AM »

Hi,

As I know many of parts from scrapped vessels are to be sold. Especially furnitures and "art works", machinery as well.

Try to type "alang" in Google or sth. I remember I have found once such a side with a lot of offers.

Regards,
Wojtek

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Shipping News and information / Re: Greenpeace Blocks Ship In Poland

« on: November 19, 2005, 10:07:28 PM »

Hello

The ship is "Hope" indeed.

Here is the link to the short fotostory of the incident:
http://serwisy.gazeta.pl/fotografie/5,35076,3020003.html?i=0

Some of Greenpeace guys look like professional climbers (the one on anchor chain is my favourite:-D)

Best Regards from Poland

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Shipping News and information / "Generał Grot Rowecki" and "Finnsailor" collision at Baltic Sea

« on: November 13, 2005, 10:16:58 PM »

Not dangerous collision happened on Sunday 25km North from Rostock-Warnemuende.

Finnish ferry "Finnsailor" was sailing from Rostock to Malmoe with 75 passengers. Polish bulker "Generał Grot-Rowecki" under Malta flag was during her voyage to Ventspils with no cargo.

No one was hurt, no pollution ocured, both vessels were able to continue voyages. "Grot Rowecki" with damaged ballast tank sailed to Świnoujście (POL) to have an inspection.

Guilty will be published after an investigation

data from www.onet.pl

regards,
Tadzio