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Footage taken from Canadian tevelevision (back in 2003) of the salvage operation of the Finnish freighter Camilla at Conception Bay.

On January 23, 2003, having experienced main engine failure and at the mercy of storm force wind and seas, the crew of the 7,598 dwt RoRo vessel Camilla requested the Canadian Coast Guard to air evacuate them from the ship.

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Video compilation by Oceanwindrider

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A Greenpeace inflatable boat tries to prevent Japanese whaling fleet’s factory ship Nisshin Maru from refueling from the supply vessel Oriental Bluebird in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary.

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The Coast Guard is responding to a tow boat that sunk in the Tennessee River at approximately mile marker 11.5 today.

Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Paducah was notified that the tow boat Janet Leavell had sank at approximately 12:45 p.m., and is coordinating efforts with Wepfer Marine and the State and Federal Environmental Protection Agencies.

The vessel’s owner has contracted divers who are en-route to attempt to seal vents to minimize pollution in the river.

Containment boom has been deployed around the vessel to prevent the spread of oil and fuel.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.

via: Holland & Knight Newsletter

• Japan follows Europe by tapping offshore wind for power.
• Bourbon’s sale of harbour operations finalised.
• Peru, Chile locked in maritime territory dispute.

• Fortunes de Mer: French website dedicated to Marine Insurance.
• Tug Flying Fantom raised after Clyde tragedy.
• Great Offshore moves to take over SeaDragon.
• Queen of the Netherlands dredge heads for Port Phillip bay.

As part of Scenofest 2007 a dancer circles the crowd on a JCB Digger.

The driver Eric Lamy, who operates the vehicle, plays a major part in the performance. He uses the boom of the backhoe as a human arm that grasps, cuddles but also rejects. According to dancer Dominique Boivin, the turning motion of the machine has something of the circus about it. Moreover, he compares the backhoe to a coarse and ponderous characterization Frankenstein of the Boris Krloff film ‘Frankenstein’.

About Scenofest: Scenofest 2007 will provide students, young practitioners, teachers and experienced professionals with an unforgettable experience. The Scenofest team have created a range of activities for participants from as many performance design areas as possible. Whether taking part in one of the major projects or in the special workshops, or just being at the PQ and Scenofest and seeing the huge range of design work, and visiting the performances. Your attendance to this unique factory of creativity is welcomed and encouraged.

• Japan to build artificial islands for Sochi Olympics.
• European Maritime Day.

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