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Category: Allision

Eagle

Eagle

Photo: mvtimes.com

On the evening of April 5, the 71 meter long, 681 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Eagle (IMO: 8705864) allided in the Nantucket Sound while departing the harbor on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. The ferry was on its scheduled voyage to Hyannis when it stuck the outer dolphin on its portside hull.  The dolphin broke apart and parts fell into the sea. There were no injuries from the incident.

Authorities state the Eagle did not sustain significant damage and was able to proceed on its normal service. The cause of the allision is under investigation.

Scenic Crystal

Scenic Crystal

Scenic Crystal

On the morning of March 15, the 136 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Scenic Crystal (MMSI: 229065000) allided with a bridge over the Main-Danube Canal near Berching, Germany. The vessel was en route to Nuremberg when it struck the bridge having its wheelhouse roof torn off. Fortunately, no one was in the wheelhouse at the time of the allision. The Scenic Crystal was able to proceed to the Berching lock where it berthed. Traffic was halted for several hours until the bridge could be inspected which found no damage on the structure.

No reports of injuries to the 56 crew and 133 passengers on board. Reports state passengers were transferred to bus to continue on to their destination. Reports state the damage to the wheelhouse may be in excess of  200.000 €.  Authorities did state the cause of the incident was due to the master of the vessel not lowering the wheelhouse before approaching the bridge.

 

Cable Vigilance

Cable Vigilance

Cable Vigilance
Photo: kn-online.de

On March 8, the 99 meter long, 4312 dwt cable laying vessel Cable Vigilance (IMO: 9329930) allided on the Kiel Canal at Holtenau, Germany.  The Cable Vigilance was conducting a maneuver at too fast of speed when it struck several floating fenders in front of the southern lock. Reports state the fenders were destroyed, but there were no reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities stated the Cable Vigilance should have staffed the bridge wing to ensure a better view of the vessel and mooring lines.

Cable Vigilance