The 114 meter long ro-ro ferry Norangsfjord became disabled while crossing the Storfjorden in Norway. The ferry had suffered technical problems and gone adrift. A repair crew was dispatched and was able to restart the Norangsfjord and operations were resumed. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Norangsfjord normally operates between Magerholm and Sykkylven.
The fishing vessel Arokiya Matha became disabled in heavy seas off Mangalore, India. The vessel had suffered engine failure and one crewman required medical assistance. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Mumbai relayed the message to the 37000 dwt tanker Atria. The Atria was en route to Singapore, but changed course and proceeded to the Arokiya Matha. The crew of the Atria were able to pass a towing line along with medicine to the fishing vessel. The vessels proceeded towards Mangalore. Off Mangalore, the Atria dropped the towing line after contacting the Indian Coast Guard. The Indian Coast Guard Ship Abheek had been dispatched and reached the fishing vessel a short time later. The Coast Guard provided first aid and help to repair the engine. Local authorities arrived and took the Arokiya Matha under tow into the the port at Bunder. No reports of injuries.
The 110 meter long passenger ship River Queen allided with a lock gate on the Main-Donau canal at Nürnberg, Germany. The River Queen was en route to Bamberg when it passed through the lock. The vessel’s wheelhouse had not been lowered enough to allow the vessel pass through the lock gate. The River Queen had its wheelhouse crushed. Damage to the lock gate was minor, but estimates to the River Queen was over 100,000 Euros. The River Queen was towed to a nearby quay where repairs could be made. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The water police has launched an investigation.
