Browsed by
Day: December 2, 2015

Stefnir

Stefnir

Stefnir
Photo: visir.is

On November 30, the 45 meter long fishing vessel Stefnir collided with an iceberg near Dýrafirði, Iceland. The trawler was in shallow water when it struck the iceberg head-on. The Stefnir suffered dents above the water and parts of the iceberg fell onto the vessel’s desk. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Stefnir returned to Ísafjarðar to be inspected.

Norcon Galatea

Norcon Galatea

Norcon Galatea

On November 30, the 42 meter long, 179 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Norcon Galatea ran aground near Pilley’s Island, Newfoundland, Canada.  The ferry was en route to Little Bay Islands with six passengers and five vehicles when it ran into issues and went aground. The ferry was able to refloat itself and returned to Pilley’s Island.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. A few days later reports stated the vessel was allowed to continue its normal operations.