MS Finneagle Refloated after Grounding

MS Finneagle, belonging to Finnish ro-ro operator Finnlines, that ran aground in the port of Kapellskar (Sweden) this morning  is afloat and has been berthed safely.

MS Finneagle Refloated after Grounding

According to the operator, the grounding occurred due to the technical fault of the main engines. At the time of the accident, the ship had a total of 168 passengers and 30 crew members onboard. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident.

Right now, divers are inspecting the hull of the vessel in order to determine scope of the damage.

 

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June 12, 2014