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Car Deck Crash

Car Deck Crash

Photo: itv.com
Photo: itv.com

The 77 meter long, 538 dwt  ro-ro passenger ferry St. Helen had a car deck collapse while berthed at the Fishbourne terminal, Isle of Wight.  The St. Helen had departed on a scheduled voyage from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight with 181 passengers and 11 crew.  As passengers disembarked, the mezzanine deck was being lowered with 9 vehicles when it collapsed onto the main deck.  Three passengers and 1 crewman suffered injuries and were taken to hospital.  The cause of the collapse was not reported, but a full investigation into the incident has been launched by the MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation Branch).


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Just In Time

Just In Time

The 32 foot fishing vessel Just In Time suffered water ingress in Bristol Bay off Dillingham, Alaska. The  vessel sent out a mayday requesting assistance.  The Alaskan State Troopers patrol vessels responded to the scene.  They providing a dewatering pump and damage control kit while escorting the fishing vessel back to Dillingham.  No reports of injuries to the 4 crew on board.

Dream Weaver

Dream Weaver

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The 18 meter long catamaran passenger ship Dream Weaver suffered water ingress while in the Tiri Channel near Whangaparaoa, New Zealand.  The vessel was on a dolphin-watching cruise with four crew and 36 passengers.  The vessel requested assistance with three Coast Guard boats and a yacht responding.  The rescue boats were able to safely transfer the passengers off the Dream Weaver and return them to shore.   The Dream Weaver was then assisted back to port.  No reports of injuries.  While in port, the Dream Weaver suffered an electrical fire.  The fire started in the engine room and was quickly extinguished by the crew.   Maritime New Zealand has launched an investigation into the incident.

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