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Update from Dover Marina.......
"Saga Sky Update.
As reported sequentially:
Casualty Reports: Saga Sky (Hong Kong) 20 November 2016, 09:41
London, Nov 20 -- Following received from Dover Coast Guard, timed 0755, UTC: General cargo with container capacity Saga Sky (29381 gt, built 1996), from Brake, Germany to Nueva Palmira, with 23 people on-board, in ballast condition, lost all its power and steering and is presently drifting at a speed of six knots in position lat 50 59.09N, long 001 15.21E, 6.1 nautical miles 158 deg off Folkestone harbour, today. No injuries were reported due to the incident. Authorities are awaiting for the vessel to make its way to safer open water before they can gather more information. Weather on scene force 8 (gale), expected to be force 11 (violent storm) soon.
Casualty Reports: Saga Sky (Hong Kong) 20 November 2016, 13:32
London, Nov 20 -- Following received from Dover Coastguard, timed 1310, UTC: General cargo with container capacity Saga Sky, which lost engine power, started to drift and came in contact with an unmanned, anchored, rock barge. As a result, the vessel sustained damage and started to take on water. Non-essential crew on board the vessel are being evacuated. Eleven people out of 23 on board have been evacuated and as of now, twelve people remain on board to assist the French tug tasked to help the vessel. Saga Sky dropped two anchors to hold position and contacted Dover CGOC for assistance. The vessel intends to make way to anchorage off Dunguness. Gris Nez to confirm if Dunkerque harbour are happy to receive the vessel and arrange for French officials to inspect the vessel.
Casualty Reports: Saga Sky (Hong Kong) 20 November 2016, 13:44:
London, Nov 20 -- Statement issued by managers of general cargo with container capacity Saga Sky: Today, our managed vessel - the Saga Sky - on her way from Brake, Germany to Nueva Palmira, Uruguay, ran in to heavy weather near the British coast. While seeking shelter, she came in contact with an anchored barge. The extent of damage to our vessel is not clear yet. The vessel is not in danger. As a precautionary matter, some crew were taken off the vessel in agreement with the Coast Guard. The vessel will proceed for repairs once the weather subsides. There are no injuries and no pollution.
Casualty Reports: Saga Sky (Hong Kong) 20 November 2016, 16:59
London, Nov 20 -- Following received from Dover Coastguard, timed 1650, UTC: General cargo with container capacity Saga Sky is now safely anchored off Dungeness point with two French surveyors on board, assessing the damage.
Casualty Reports: Saga Sky (Hong Kong) 20 November 2016, 17:35
London, Nov 20 -- Statement issued by the Managers of general cargo with container capacity Saga Sky has now anchored safely at an anchorage off Dungeness. All crew are safe, there is no pollution. The vessel is not in any danger and is under its own power. No tug assistance was required. Shore authorities are on-board to assess the damages.
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