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Vikingen

Vikingen

Vikingen
Photo: aftenposten.no

The 84 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Vikingen ran aground at Årsnes, Norway. The ferry was proceeding to Årsnes when it suffered engine failure as it approached the port.  The ferry drifted until it ran onto the breakwater. After the grounding, the ferry released a large amount of smoke and exhaust causing panic among the 34 passengers on board. The passengers were directed to the ferry’s lounge until they could be evacuated. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Vikingen was later pulled free by the ferry Hordaland.

Excalibur

Excalibur

Excalibur
Photo: ksta.de

The 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Excalibur ran aground on the Rhine near Cologne, Germany. The Excalibur was doing a turn when it’s bow thruster failed and the barge ran aground against the river bank.  Another barge was able to pull the Excalibur free a few hours later. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Excalibur was taken to Mülheim for inspection.

Hardingen

Hardingen

Hardingen
Photo: sunnhordland.no

The 84 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Hardingen ran aground just off the quay at Sunnhordland, Norway. The ferry was approaching at too fast of speed when the master directed the Hardingen to run aground to avoid striking the quay.  A tug was requested and was able to refloat the ferry on the rising tide a few hours later. No reports of injuries to the 19 persons on board. Divers inspected the hull and found the Hardingen had suffered some damage to its rudder.  No pollution released.