Seastreak Wall Street

Seastreak Wall Street

Photo: odin.tc
Photo: odin.tc

The 140 foot long, 417 gt high speed ferry Seastreak Wall Street allided with a pier in lower Manhattan Island, New York.   The Seastreak ferry had made its crossing the East River from New Jersey with 300 passengers approaching near Pier 11.  Instead of slowing down, the ferry struck the pier at 10 miles per hour.  Over 70 passengers suffered injuries as they were thrown across the deck.   Reports state many suffered neck and shoulder injuries along with cuts and bruises.  Two passengers sustained critical injuries.   The ferry suffered a gash in the port hull.   No reports of pollution being released.  The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the incident.    Reports do state that all five crew members were tested negative for alcohol.


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Kilian and Getan

Kilian and Getan

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The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Kilian and 80 meter long self-propelled Getan became disabled on the Main River near Heidingsfeld, Germany.  The Getan reached the Randersacker lock and was waiting to allow another vessel to pass upstream when it got caught in the strong currents.   The Getan swung perpendicular to the river before alliding with dam.   The Getan became lodged between the dam and the dock.  The Kilian was nearby and attempted to pull the Getan free.  When the Kilian pulled alongside the Getan, its engine failed and the Kilian became stuck in the drainage area of the lock.   The two vessels remained trapped until a workboat was able to take both vessels under tow.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.   The Kilian was able to make repairs and continued on its voyage.  The Getan had suffered damage to its steering gear and was not able to proceed.

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Coral Strand

Coral Strand

Coral Strand
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The 15 meter long fishing vessel Coral Strand went aground in the fog off Garrylough, Ireland.   The wooden hull vessel had struck the rocks and quickly filled with water.  The crew sent out a distress call before the four men abandoned ship into the liferaft.  The crew of the Coral Strand were rescued a short time later by the trawler Boy River.  No injuries were reported.  The RNLI lifeboat from Dunmore East arrived on scene and transferred the Coral Strand crew off the Boy River.   The lifeboat assessed the Coral Strand’s status and determined the vessel had sustained too much damage to attempt to pump-out and refloat the vessel.  The Irish Coastguard reported later that the salvage was not possible and the Coral Strand was left to breakup on the rocks.   Some pollution and debris would be released in the area.

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