Adriatic Sea - Shipwreck Log

On the early morning of January 28, the 20 meter long fishing vessel Calimero Sampa (MMSI: 247071380) ran aground 250 meters off the beach just west of Cesenatico, Italy. The fishing vessel struck an offshore protective reef and capsized over onto its starboard hull. The crew sent out a distress call with the Coast Guard of Rimini and Censenatico responding. The Coast Guard dispatched a patrol boat to rescue the four crew on the Calimero Sampa who had taken refuge on the deckhouse of the vessel. Due to the shallow waters, the Coast Guard used an inflatable boat to safely transfer all the crew to shore. No reports of injuries.

Reports stated there was some pollution as debris was spotted floating around the fishing vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Silba

November 22, 2024 Paul Hancock

On the afternoon of November 21, the 36.5 meter long, 363 gt catamaran passenger ferry Silba (IMO: 8843927) ran ashore in the Adriatic Sea at Božava, Croatia. The Silba was attempting to berth at Božava when it suffered a technical fault. The vessel drifted until it ran aground on the breakwater. Locals provided a ramp to allow passengers to disembark. No reports of injuries or pollutoin released. Later, the crew was able to move the Silba off the breakwater and moored at Božava where it would be inspected for seaworthiness.

Princ Zadra

November 20, 2024 Paul Hancock

On the evening of November 15, the 38 meter long, 147 dwt catamaran passenger ferry Princ Zadra (IMO: 8822363) ran aground in the Adriatic Sea off the island of Premuda, Croatia. The Princ Zadra, loaded with 70 passengers, was running its route from Zadar and the offshore islands of Premuda, Silba and Olib when it ran up onto rocks off Premuda. The vessel requested assistance as the catamaran was hard aground at the bow.

Authorities from Zadar arrived on scene and found all 70 passengers were uninjured and began evacuation. Passengers were transferred to private boats and the passenger ship Vladimir Nazor which had been diverted to the area to assist in the evacuation. No reports of injuries to crew or passengers.

The following day the Princ Zadra was pushed by strong winds and slipped off the rocks. With extensive hull damage the ferry quickly flooded and sank by the stern. The vessel now rests under 50 meters of water. There has been no reports of pollution so far. Reports do state authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.