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Virgen de Peñafrancia I

Virgen de Peñafrancia I

Virgen de Peñafrancia I
Photo: tribune.net.ph

On the morning of September 23, the ro-ro passenger ferry Virgen de Peñafrancia I ran aground in Lamon Bay off the port of Real in Barangay Ungos, Philippines. The Virgen de Peñafrancia I was departing the port with 41 passengers, 22 crew and 8 lorries when strong currents caused the vessel to run aground in the shallows just 30 meter outside the port.

The Philippine Coast Guard was alerted and dispatched vessels to the scene.  The Coast Guard deployed an aluminum boat assisted by nearby motorized boats to help safely transfer all 41 passengers safely to shore. No reports of injuries.

The Virgen de Peñafrancia I is being monitored while attempts to pull the ferry free. Reports state the stranding was mostly likely due to strong currents caused by Super Typhoon Nando. The Philippine Coast Guard has suspended the vessel’s certificate until it can be inspected for seaworthiness.

Virgen de Peñafrancia I
Photo: x.com
Belleza

Belleza

Belleza
photo: mopo.de

On the evening of September 19, the 80 meter long self-propelled barge Belleza (MMSI: 211265330) ran aground on the Elbe River near Hamburg, Germany. The Belleza, loaded with 100 tons of scrap metal, had run aground just as it tried to depart from the harbor and suffered water ingress.  The crew alerted authorities who dispatched a response team to the scene.  The local fire brigade found the vessel in a nearly sinking condition with its engine room flooded.  Pumps were used to dewater the Belleza while 2 tugs pulled the vessel into deeper water.

Belleza
Photo: news5.de

Authorities stated the cause of the water ingress was not caused by a leak and the Belleza was allowed to continue on its voyage. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.  There were no reports of injuries to the 5 crew on board and no pollution was released.

 

 

Lafayette

Lafayette

Lafayette
Photo: fnp.de

On the evening of September 16, the 90 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Lafayette (MMSI: 226001150) ran aground on the Rhine near Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany. The Lafayette was headed to Amsterdam from Beinheim when it grounded while doing an maneuver near Rüdesheim. The stern of the passenger vessel struck the rocks disabling the propulsion system. The  Lafayette dropped anchor in the middle of the river until it could be towed to a mooring at Bingen.   All 71 passengers disembarked safely with no injuries reported.

Lafayette

Authorities inspected the Lafayette and found 2 of the 3 propulsion engines were damaged and could not be repaired on site. The passenger ship was taken under tow the next day to a shipyard in Speyer for repairs.  No reports of pollution.  The incident is under investigation.