The 123 meter long, 1104 dwt ro-ro passenger ship Nordkapp allided with the dock at Hammerfest, Norway. The vessel had made a hard landing with the aft hull was dented, but there was no punctures. No reports of injuries to passengers or crew. The vessel was detained until repairs could be completed. The Nordkapp was able to proceed under its own power to Kirkenes.
The 167 meter long passenger ship Ocean Countess caught fire while berthed at the Chalkis Shipyards at Halkida, Greece. The fire started on the upper decks of the vessel where materials had been stored. The fire quickly grew beyond the control of the five crewmen aboard the cruise ship. Local fire brigades were requested who dispatched multiple crews to the scene. Multiple fire tugs also assisted fighting the blaze while other tugs moved other vessels which had been tied up close to the Ocean Countess. No reports of injuries.
Reports state booms had been placed around the Ocean Countess as a precautionary measure. The cruise ship had been laid up since 2012, but had been expected to return to service in 2014. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The 186 meter long, 16494 dwt reefer Magellan Strait allided at the port of Vlissingen, Netherlands. The Magellan Strait was about to berth when it suffered engine failure. The reefer was unable to slow down as it was going astern when it struck another vessel. The unnamed vessel had its bow dented, but there were no injuries on either vessel. Reports state a pilot was on board at the time of the allision. Authorities has launched an investigation into the incident.
