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Day: March 5, 2016

Rafelia II

Rafelia II

Rafelia II
Photo: joss.today

On March 4, the 65 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Rafelia II capsized and sank in the Bali Strait. The ferry departed from Gilimanuk with 40 to 70 passengers, 32 vehicles and 14 crew heading to Banyuwangi, East Java. The Rafelia II lost stability and began to roll over on its starboard side.  Passengers and crew had just a few minutes to escape and  jump into the sea.  Local fishing boats along with patrol boats rushed to the scene and searched for survivors. Initial reports stated 50 persons were rescued from the water. Reports state the vessel had suffered a leak before departing which may have caused the ferry to lose stability and capsized.

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Tokaj 2

Tokaj 2

Tokaj 2

The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Tokaj 2 allided with a railroad bridge over IJssel River near Zutphen, Netherlands. The wheelhouse of the Tokaj 2 was torn off, but no one was injured in the incident. Rail traffic was halted while the bridge until it was inspected. No reports of damage to the bridge or pollution released.