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Author: Paul Hancock

Andreas Kalvos

Andreas Kalvos

Andreas Kalvos
Photo: kefaloniafocus.com

On the morning of November 17, the 99 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Andreas Kalvos (IMO: 8500484) allided with the quay in Sami, Kefalonia, Greece. The Andreas Kalvos was loaded with 157 passengers, 33 crew and 38 vehicles when it struck the quay while mooring. The starboard side of the stern sustained some hull damage during the incident. All passengers disembarked and there were no reports of injuries.

Authorities detained the Andreas Kalvos from its scheduled sailing to Patras until the damage could be repaired and the vessel given a certificate of seaworthiness. No reports if any pollution was released during the incident.

Capt Nature

Capt Nature

Capt Nature
Photo: KEGM

On November 16, the 289 meter long, 172247 dwt bulk carrier Capt Nature (IMO: 9181118) became disabled in the Dardanelles Strait off Gallipoli, Turkey. The Capt Nature while en route to Port Said suffered engine failure and went adrift. Unable to restart the engine, the Capt Nature contacted authorities at Çanakkale. Authorities dispatched the tugs Kurtarma-3, Kurtarma-4 and Kurtarma-13 to take the bulk carrier under tow. The vessels proceeded to anchorage off Karanlık Liman.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Gouwenaar II

Gouwenaar II

Gouwenaar II
Photo: hardnieuws.nl

On the night of November 13, the 90 meter long self-propelled container barge Gouwenaar II (MMSI: 244140389) allided on the Nieuwe Gouwe with a fender of the Amalia Bridge at Gouda, Netherlands. Authorities arrived on scene and conducted an investigation. The investigation found the Gouwenaar II sustained slight damage to its bow with the bridge was undamaged from the incident. No reports of injuries and no pollution was released.