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Author: Paul Hancock

Kvernes

Kvernes

Kvernes
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On the afternoon of September 22, the 52 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Kvernes (IMO: 7618832)  allided on the Hjørundfjorden at Sæbø, Norway. The Kvernes was completing its regular route between Leknes and Sæbø when the ferry struck the quay at  Sæbø. Reports state the vessel struck head-on into the quay at speed. One crew member sustained injuries during the incident. The Kvernes sustained undisclosed amount of damage and was taken out of service. Reports state the ferry resumed service by the following day. No further details reported

 

Sana

Sana

Sana

On the afternoon of September 24, the 68 meter long bulk carrier Sana (IMO: 9072642) partially sank in the Persian Gulf 2 miles south of Kish Island, Iran. The Sana loaded with 2,500 tons of white cement was on a voyage from Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates to Shuaiba, Kuwait when it suffered uncontrolled water ingress. The crew alerted authorities the vessel had developed a sharp list and was sinking.

Reports state Iranian authorities were able to rescue all 9 crew safely.  No reports of injuries. The cause of the water ingress was not disclosed. Iranian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. There was some concern the Sana could impact the local environment if pollution is released.

Virgen de Peñafrancia I

Virgen de Peñafrancia I

Virgen de Peñafrancia I
Photo: tribune.net.ph

On the morning of September 23, the ro-ro passenger ferry Virgen de Peñafrancia I ran aground in Lamon Bay off the port of Real in Barangay Ungos, Philippines. The Virgen de Peñafrancia I was departing the port with 41 passengers, 22 crew and 8 lorries when strong currents caused the vessel to run aground in the shallows just 30 meter outside the port.

The Philippine Coast Guard was alerted and dispatched vessels to the scene.  The Coast Guard deployed an aluminum boat assisted by nearby motorized boats to help safely transfer all 41 passengers safely to shore. No reports of injuries.

The Virgen de Peñafrancia I is being monitored while attempts to pull the ferry free. Reports state the stranding was mostly likely due to strong currents caused by Super Typhoon Nando. The Philippine Coast Guard has suspended the vessel’s certificate until it can be inspected for seaworthiness.

Virgen de Peñafrancia I
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