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Article: MAIB publishes report into European Pioneer.
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- M2 Presswire
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- April 27, 2001
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M2 PRESSWIRE-27 April 2001-UK Government: MAIB publishes report into European Pioneer (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
RDATE:27042001
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) today published the report of its investigation into the grounding of European Pioneer off Fleetwood on 1 December 2000.
Synopsis
European Pioneer, a ro-ro (roll on-roll off) cargo ferry, ran aground on a sandbank while departing Fleetwood in the early hours of the morning of 1 December 2000. She had 103 units of cargo and 57 passengers on board. She was only superficially damaged and there was no pollution. She remained stranded over one tide and was ...