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Sharden

Sharden

Sharden
Photo: meteoweb.eu

On February 14, the 214 meter long, 7031 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Sharden allided at Genoa, Italy. The ferry was attempting to berth when it made a maneuver and struck the pier. The Sharden sustained a large gash on its port side stern hull near the waterline. The quay sustained significant damage requiring inspection by divers. No passengers or crew were injured.

The Sharden was able to later berth and all passengers and vehicles were able to disembarked. The following day, the Sharden was went into drydock for a short time for repairs before resuming her scheduled voyage on February 16.

Bergen Troll

Bergen Troll

Bergen Troll
Photo: kn-online.de

The 59 meter long tanker Bergen Troll allided with the 30 meter long barge Hörn 20 in the port of Kiel, Germany. The Bergen Troll had suffered a technical fault with the steering causing the the tanker to strike the moored barge. Both vessels sustained significant damage.  The Bergen Troll was detained by the water police until an investigation could be completed over the incident. Another barge was dispatched to the replace the Hörn 20.  Reports state the Bergen Troll was permitted to continue on its voyage to Rostock a few days later.  No reports of injuries.