Princess of Acadia

Princess of Acadia

The 146 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry went aground near the pier in Digby, Nova Scotia. As the ferry approached the terminal, the vessel lost power and drifted aground just 200 meters from the dock.  No reports of injuries to the 59 passengers and crew.  The Princess of Acadia was able regain power and later assisted by a tug to the pier.  Divers inspected the hull and found no damage.

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Hjelmeland

Hjelmeland

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The 84 meter long, 575 dwt  ro-ro passenger ferry Hjelmeland allided with the dock at Hjelmeland, Norway.  The ferry had failed to slow down when it struck the ferry dock.   No reports of injuries.  The pier sustained signficant damage and the vehicles on board could not be unloaded.  The ferry proceeded to Nesvik where the vehicles were taken off.  A speed ferry was brought in to replace the Hjelmeland.

 

 

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Collision off Hong Kong

Collision off Hong Kong

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The 323 meter long, 99678 dwt container ship OOCL Southampton collided with the 98 meter long freighter Hang Sheng 18 off the coast of Hong Kong.  The OOCL Southampton struck into the Hang Sheng 18 which sank soon after.   All 12 crewmen of the Hang Sheng 18 were later rescued by other nearby vessels.   An oil sheen was spotted over where the freighter sank.   The OOCL Southampton proceeded to a nearby anchorage.  No further details reported.

 

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