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Ternen

Ternen

Ternen
photo: vg.no

On the morning of December 11, the 30 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Ternen (IMO: 7024641) allided in Skagerrak Sea at Herføl, Norway. The Ternen was approaching the dock at Herføl when it suffered a technical fault causing the ferry to be unable to slowdown.  The ferry continued forward until it struck a building next to the pier. Due the high tide, the Ternen drove further into the building damaging walls and the ceiling of the structure.  Fortunately, there were no injuries to the 5 crew and 7 passengers on board the ferry.

The extent of damage to the Ternen was not disclosed. Authorities were alerted by news reports and dispatched a team to investigate the incident. Reports state the incident was “undramatic” and that no individual was in any danger. The ferry was taken out of service until further notice. News accounts state the building struck was the “old post office” and was currently used as a seasonal shop.

Katie Underwood

Katie Underwood

Katie Underwood
Photo: savannahnow.com

On the afternoon of November 21, the 21 meter long catamaran ferry Katie Underwood (MMSI: 367142510) allided  in Doboy Sound at the Sapelo Island, Georgia. The Katie Underwood was attempting to land at the Marsh Landing when the vessel struck the dock. Fortunately, there were no injuries to the 41 persons on board. State authorities notified the United States Coast Guard who has launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the ferry was taken out of service until investigation and inspections are completed. The extent of damage and the cause of the allision was not disclosed.

 

Allision in Puerto Deseado

Allision in Puerto Deseado

Atlantico I
Photo: evistapuerto.com.ar

On November 17, a severe storm with 150 kilometer wind gusts struck the port of Puerto Deseado, Argentina. The 43 meter long, 414 dwt fishing vessel Atlántico I (IMO: 9882657) broke free of its mooring  in Puerto Deseado and struck the moored 37 meter long, 191 dwt fishing vessel Soho Maru No. 68 (IMO: 9195004).  The stern of the Atlántico I was slammed into the starboard hull near the bow of the Soho Maru No. 68.  The two vessels would repeatedly struck each other resulting in heavy damage.  The Soho Maru No. 68 sustained structural damage with a hole in it’s port side hull 2 meters above the waterline. The Atlántico I had sustained damage to its stern with part of its stern rail destroyed.

Reports state there were no reported injuries. Authorities were monitoring the vessels until conditions improved and would allow the vessels to be reposition to a more secure location.