The 138.3 meter long, 5000 gt freighter Volgo-Don 127 broke one of the two propeller shafts while sailing on the Moscow-Volga Canal near the 492 kilometer mark. The Volgo-Don 127 loaded with 5074 metric tons of gravel proceeded with one propeller to a safe anchorage to be surveyed.
The 294 meter long, 92,600 gt cruise ship Costa Deliziosa caused considerable damage to the Skoltegrunns quay at Bergen, Norway. The cruise ship was preparing for departure when it broke loose ripping the bollards and parts of the quay into the sea. Reports state 3 people were on the gangway as the Costa Deliziosa pulled away. They were able to safely get aboard. Nearly 50 feet of the pier was damaged, but luckily no one was injured. The Costa Deliziosa was later brought back to the quay to allow remaining passengers to board. The cause for the cruise ship to break her mooring lines was most likely strong winds. The vessel left Bergen later the same day bound for Geiranger.
The Holland America cruise ship Westerdam struck ice while in Yakutat Bay, Alaksa. The Westerdam was maneuvering in high winds through ice near the Hubbard Glacier when it struck a “berg” that dented the hull 15 feet below the waterline. However, the cruise ship’s hull was not punctured and no reports of water ingress. The Westerdam was able to continue to Sitka and will proceed to Ketchikan to undergo an underwater inspection. The company reported that the damage was not significant enough to prevent the Westerdam to continue its schedule for the rest of the season. The repairs will be made when the vessel’s next dry dock. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.
