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Westerdam

June 28, 2014 | Fire
Photo: ktvb.com
Photo: ktvb.com

The 285 meter long passenger cruise ship Westerdam caught fire off Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.  The Westerdam with 2086 passengers was en route to Alaska when a fire broke out in a boiler room.  The fire was extinguished by the crew, but it had flared up a second time and extinguished again.  The Westerdam proceeded to Seattle escorted by a tug where it could be inspected.  Reports state the vessel would be inspected and depart again on its voyage to Alaska.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

WESTERDAM

Fitjar

June 27, 2014 | Grounding

FITJAR

The 65 meter long, 740 gt ro-ro ferry Fitjar ran aground near Ranavik, Norway.  The ferry was en route to Skjersholmane from Ranavik when the vessel struck bottom.  The vessel headed back to Ranavik to be inspected and passengers were disembarked.  A few days later divers inspected the hull and found the Fitjar’s rudder had been damaged.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Bømlo

June 27, 2014 | Disabled

Boemlo 2

The 66 meter long ro-ro ferry Bømlo became disabled while in the fjord in Huglehammaren, Norway.  The ferry was en route to Kvinnherad from Halsnøy with 21 persons on board when the crew spotted smoke coming from the engine.  The crew attempted to continue on course at a slower speed, but the main engine failed a short time later.  The crew requested assistance with the tug Eide Rex responding.  The Eide Rex took the Bømlo under tow and proceeded to Rubbestadnesed.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Photo: sunnhordland.no
Photo: sunnhordland.no
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