On August 24, the 67 meter long self-propelled barge Quadro ran aground on the Danube River while en route to Straubing, Germany. The Quadro had departed from Deggendorf with 550 tons of steel when it suffered a technical fault resulting in rudder failure. Unable to steer, the Quadro veered out of the fairway and ran up on a rock. The crew requested assistance and vessel was sent from Passau to aid in refloating the Quadro. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 68 meter long, 1600 dwt fishing vessel Qavak became disabled off Iceland. The trawler had its propeller fouled and went adrift. The vessel requested assistance with the Icelandic Coast Guard vessel Thor responding. The Thor took the Qavak under tow and proceeded to Porshofn, Iceland. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 130 meter long passenger ferry Queen of Nanaimo allided with a floating dock on Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada. The float sustained some damage. While pulling away from the dock, the Queen of Nanaimo went aground. While it was maneuvering, the ferry was pushed by heavy winds causing the vessel aground. No injuries to the 22 crew and two passengers on board at the time.
Divers inspected a portion of the ferry’s hull and discovered the starboard propeller and shaft were damaged. A portion of the aft hull was also damaged. The Queen of Nanaimo was to be towed to Long Harbour on Salt Spring Island by several tugs. The Queen of Nanaimo will be drydocked to make the necessary of reports. BC Ferries announced scheduled sailings between Tsawwassen and Southern Gulf Islands are cancelled as another vessel is not available to replace the Queen of Nanaimo.
