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Container Vessel Basel aground

Container Vessel Basel aground

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The motor container vessel Basel went aground on a sand bank near Moreton Island, Australia. The vessel left Brisbane bound for Singapore when it ran aground. Reports state the vessel was able to be freed with the tide and will be inspected.

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Lake Victoria Capsized

Lake Victoria Capsized

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A vessel capsized on Lake Victoria while travelling from Mfangano Island to Mbita Point, Kenya. The vessel was overloaded and capsized when it struck by a storm. Reports have 15 passengers drowning and that there were no life jackets onboard.

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