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Month: October 2011

First Ferry IX

First Ferry IX

Photo: China Daily

The 27 meter long high speed ferry First Ferry IX struck a mooring pillar just as it was leaving one of Hong Kong outlying islands.  The First Ferry IX pulled away from Cheung Chau Pier in the early morning was with 145 passengers when it hit a mooring pillar some 400 meters from the pier.   The ferry’s bow was crushed leaving a large hole into the interior of the vessel.  Nine passengers were severely injured and 70 others suffered cuts and bruises.  The master of the ferry stated that it was too late to avoid the crash when the pillar was spotted.   At the time of the incident the pillar was not lit.   The ferry company has suspended the master and is conducting an investigation.

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Collision in the Adriatic

Collision in the Adriatic

The 127 meter long, 1750 dwt ferry MF Ankara collided during the night with the 78 meter long, 3400 dwt freighter Reina 1 in the Adriatic Sea off the Albanian coast.   The MF Ankara travelling from the Durrës, Albania was heading to Bari, Italy with 200 passengers on board when it struck the Reina 1.   The freighter quickly filled with water and sank in just a few minutes.   Authorities were alerted and Albanian  Navy rescue and police sent rescue vessels to the scene.   Two crewmen of the 10 men on board the Reina 1 were rescued and taken to hospital in Durrës.   Three confirmed perished with one body recovered.  The remaining five men are still listed as missing.   No reported injuries reported on the MF Ankara.    The Reina 1 was carrying grain from Novorossiysk, Russia bound for Bar, Montenegro.  The incident is under investigation.

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Norvind Again?

Norvind Again?

Photo: Alf-Robert Sommerbakk

 

The 110 meter long freighter Norvind became disabled off Førland near Haugesund, Norway after suffering an engine room blackout.  The Norvind’s crew were unable to restart the engines and the vessel was being pushed towards shore.   The crew contacted the Rescue Coordination Centre who dispatched a rescue helicopter to the scene.  The tug BB Coaster and a salvage vessel also headed out to the scene.   The crew was able to drop the Norvind’s anchor before the vessel could run aground.   The tug took the Norvind under tow bound for Haugesund.  None of the nine crew on board the Norvind were injured and no pollution was released.  The Norvind was bound for Tyssedal before the vessel’s engines broke down.  The Norvind was reported disabled on October 7, 2011 near Kristiansand.  The crew replaced a fuel pump and was allowed to proceed.  Port authorities report that the vessel will undergo a thorough inspection before the Norvind is allowed to leave.

Video from h-avis.no

 

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