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Prevelis

Prevelis

Prevelis
Photo: star.gr

The 143 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Prevelis sustained water ingress in the Saronic Gulf near Saint George  Island, Greece. The ferry was proceeding with 127 passengers and 67 crew when it suffered water ingress in the engine room. The crew was able to bring the flooding under control and alerted authorities.

The Greek Coast Guard dispatched three vessels to escort the Prevelis as the ferry return back to Piraeus under its own power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The ferry remains detained in port until repairs are completed.

Vigilant

Vigilant

Vigilant
Photo: waldnet.nl

On January 31, the 13 meter long water taxi Vigilant collided with the dredger Nova Venture on the Wadden Sea near Nes, Ameland Island, Netherlands. The Vigilant was proceeding to Ameland from Holwerd with 11 passengers. The two vessels were approaching each other from opposite directions. Just before the two vessels would strike head-on, the master of the Vigilant attempted to veer away. The water taxi’s bow struck hard into the dredger causing severe damage to the hull.

Vigilant
Photo: dvhn.nl

Several passengers on the Vigilant were slightly injured,  but two passengers had significant injuries and had to be later taken to hospital in Leeuwarden for treatment. Both passengers recovered and were later released.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No details reported if any injuries or damage to the Nova Venture from the collision.

Moana Nui

Moana Nui

Moana Nui

On January 27, the small 40 meter long, 140 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Moana Nui ran aground off Nassau, Cook Islands. The Moana Nui was preparing to load a cargo of coconuts from Nassau in heavy weather.  As the crew attempted to pick up last shipment bound for Rarotong, the vessel was blown up onto to a reef. The vessel sustained severe damage to its hull and rudder. No reports of injuries to crew or passengers.

SOROY

Reports state there will be no attempt to refloat the vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The Moana Nui was built in 1967 and previously sailed in Norway under the name Sørøy before arriving in the Cook Islands in October 2016.