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Pride of Kent

Pride of Kent

Pride of Kent
Photo: europe1.fr

The 180 meter long, 7550 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Pride of Kent ran aground at the port of Calais, France. The vessel was loaded with 208 passengers, 111 vehicles and 108 crew when it departed from the port of Calais bound for Dover. Conditions were poor with strong winds having gusts reach over 100 km/hour.  When the ferry maneuvered out of the port, it allided with against a foot bridge due to the strong winds. Undamaged, the Pride of Kent continued on its voyage. A few minutes later strong wind gusts again slammed the ferry.  Before the vessel could even leave the breakwater, the strong winds pushed the Pride of Kent off course and up onto a sandbank along the breakwater.

Authorities were alerted and three tugs were dispatched to the scene. The tugs tried multiple times to refloat the Pride of Kent, but the ferry refused to budge. Eventually after an hour of attempts, the Pride of Kent was pulled freed by the tugs and returned back to its berth. No reports of injuries.  Passengers disembarked and the port was closed until weather conditions improved. No reports of pollution released.

Ocean Voyager

Ocean Voyager

Ocean Voyager

On December 8, the 107 meter long, 9231 dwt cargo vessel Ocean Voyager ran aground off Storegrunnen Lighthouse near Drøbak, Norway. The Ocean Voyager had suffered a mechanical fault and drifted aground while proceeding to Oslo. The crew requested assistance with multiple tugs responding. A few hours later with the rising tide, the tugs were able to refloat the Ocean Voyager and proceeded to Oslo. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Yicel

Yicel

Yicel
Photo: teletica.com

The 378 dwt coaster cargo vessel Yicel ran aground near Limon, Costa Rica. The small cargo vessel had suffered a leak with the pumps on board were unable to control the water ingress. The master decided to beach the Yicel before the cargo vessel sank. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the vessel will make repairs and be towed to the nearest port for surveys.