Dolphin
The 115 meter long, 3332 dwt freighter Dolphin went aground on the River Don near Azov, Russia. No reports of injuries. The vessel was headed to Kerch from Rostov-on-Don with a cargo of barley. No further details reported.
St. John
The ro-ro ferry St. John became disabled on the Mississippi River while approaching the pier at Chalmette, Louisiana. The ferry had difficulty maintaining power while crossing the Mississippi with the engine stopping several times. As the ferry approached the dock, it’s engines failed allowing the ferry to strike a barge moored at the dock. No reports of injuries, but several passengers were shaken up by the incident. The St. John was pulled from service while the Coast Guard investigates the incident.
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Møysalen
The 84 meter long ro-ro ferry Møysalen became disabled while en route between Sandnessjøen, Dønna and Løkta. The Møysalen had suffered engine failure when after an electrical fault. The engine room filled with smoke, but there was no fire. The crew requested assistance via Bodø who dispatched two tugs to the scene. No reports of injuries to the two passengers and seven crew on board. The Møysalen was towed by the tugs to Sandnessjøen, Norway where it will be repaired.
