Category Archives: capsize

Repubblica di Genova

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Tim

Distant shot of the ship that was lying on it’s side in Antwerp taken through a lens of a binoculars. She is in dock in Antwerp being repaired after her capsizing IMC has a detailed report. http://www.imcbrokers.com/blog/2007/11/19/repubblica-di-genova-towed-to-drydock/ I was tempted … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Dolphin Continued

Posted on May 3, 2007 by Tim

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazette reports that the AHT Bourbon Dolphin will not be salvaged because of the extreme depth at which she lies and due to the fact that the area can be subject to heavy seas and weather further … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Dolphin Court Hearing

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Tim

After browsing the Norwegian newspaper sites I have made a brief account of the court hearing in Ålesund Norway 25th April about the capsize of the Bourbon Dolphin. The court heard from several witnesses including the off duty Master and … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Dolphin sinks

Posted on April 16, 2007 by Tim

The anchor handler that capsized last week in which 8 sailors lost their lives sank in 1100m of water off the Shetland Islands earlier today. It takes with it the remains of 5 missing and a lot of unanswered questions. … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Dolphin capsizes

Posted on April 12, 2007 by Tim

image from bergenships.com Watching the news earlier, I found out that a Norwgian supply vessel / anchor handler Bourbon Dolphin capsized north of Scotland. I went on the net to see if I could find out more and the BBC … Continue reading →

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