Horizon 9

Horizon 9
Photo: wartakepri.co.id

On the afternoon of November 10, the 38.5 high speed catamaran passenger ferry Horizon 9 (IMO: 9732113) collided with the 182 meter long, 50280 dwt tanker La Digue (IMO: 9448724) in the Singapore Strait off the Southern Islands, Singapore.  The Horizon 9 bow struck the hull of the tanker resulting in bow damage above the waterline. Fortunately, there were no injuries to 172 crew and passengers on board the ferry.  The La Digue did not sustain any injuries, damage or pollution released.

Singapore authorities deployed a patrol boat to the incident where it escorted the ferry to its berth.  Local officials have stated there would be an investigation into the incident.

 

Hamnavoe

Hamnavoe

On the morning of October 22, the 112 meter long, 1200 dwt ro-ro pasenger ferry Hamnavoe  (IMO: 9246061) suffered damage while crossing the Pentland Firth off Scotland. The Hamnavoe was en route to Scrabster from Stromness when it suffered a cargo shift.  Two vans and 3 cars on the vehicle deck sustained damage, but there were no injuries on board. The ferry was able to proceed with a starboard list and reached Scrabster under its own power. There the passengers and undamaged vehicles were unloaded.  No reports if the Hamnavoe  had sustained any damage caused by the cargo shift.

Reports state the crew carried out a full review after the incident. The UK Marine Accident Investigation Board stated they were making enquiries to determine if an investigation was warranted. There were no reports of pollution released. The Hamnavoe returned to service later the same day.

 

Hagland Captain

Hagland Captain
Photo: Swedish Coast Guard

On the early morning of October 16, the 90 meter long, 4699 dwt cargo vessel Hagland Captain (IMO: 9521356) ran aground on the Iddefjord near the Svinesund Bridge along the Swedish coastline. The Hagland Captain was en route to Halden from Porsgrunn with a cargo of timber when it grounded in dense fog. The Swedish Coast Guard was alerted and dispatched a response team to the scene. Divers would inspect the hull for damage while authorities conducted breathalyser tests to the crew.  The inspection found there was no hull damage and alcohol was not a factor in the incident. Later that afternoon, 2 tugs were able to pull the Hagland Captain free.  The vessels then proceeded to Halden.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into negligence in the incident.