Trollfjord

Trollfjord

photo: nordlys.no
photo: nordlys.no

The 135 meter long passenger ferry Trollfjord struck the bridge at Tromsø, Norway. The Trollfjord had departed from Tromsø and turned north with it hit the bridge with its stern.  Afterwards, the ferry returned to Tromsø where inspection found a large dent, but no water ingress.  One passenger of the 317 on board was taken to hospital with a minor injury.  Traffic on the Tromsø Bridge was halted so it could be inspected.  Reports state the bridge had only slight damage.  Authorities tested the officer on duty for alcohol and launched an investigation into the incident.


 

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Seaways Corona

Seaways Corona

Photo: hd.se
Photo: hd.se

The 187 meter long, 11700 dwt ro-ro car ferry Seaways Corona caught fire while en route from Frederica to Copenhagen.  The fire started on the main deck and the vessel sent out a distress call.  Before any rescue vessel could reach the scene, the crew was able to douse the blaze using the automated sprinkler system.  The ferry altered its course and headed to Helsingborg as they investigated the cause of the fire.  The ferry arrived at the Helsingborg pier a short time later.  While at the pier, the fire reignited, but the crew with assistance from the local fire brigade was able to extinguish it an hour later.  Reports state the fire fighting was hampered by the cramp conditions between containers and trailers along with the heavy smoke.  There was also a concern as many containers had hazardous goods.  No injuries to the 24 people on board.  The Seaways Corona suffered slight damage and was slated to leave the following day after being inspected.


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Coast Guard vessel aground

Coast Guard vessel aground

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The 105 meter long Coast Guard vessel Andenes went aground onto a reef near Rødbergsodden, Lenvik, Norway.  The Norwegian vessel suffered hull damage with water ingress into the fresh water tank.  No reports of injuries to the 67 people on board.  The Andenes was able to pull herself free and proceeded at reduced speed under her own power.  A rescue vessel and lifeboat was dispatched from Tromsø to escort the Andenes back to port.  No reports of pollution released.  There was a strong wind at the time, but there was no reports stating weather was a factor in the vessel’s grounding.

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