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Jisu Fortune

Jisu Fortune

Jisu Fortune
Photo: flows.be

On September 24, the 200 meter long, 19,160 dwt car carrier Jisu Fortune (IMO: 9981570) allided with a lock in the English Channel at the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium.  The Jisu Fortune was departing from Zeebrugge bound for Casablanca, Morocco when a strong gust of wind caused the car carrier to strike the Pierre Vandamme lock. Both the vessel and the lock sustained undisclosed damage. Authorities detained the Jisu Fortune until it could be inspected. Traffic was halted for several hours until the lock damage could be assessed. Belgium authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.

The Jisu Fortune was built in 2025 and launched in May. The vessel has 12 decks that can carry 7000 personal vehicles. The car carrier also uses LNG fuel to help reduce emissions.

Kvernes

Kvernes

Kvernes
Photo: morenytt.no

On the afternoon of September 22, the 52 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Kvernes (IMO: 7618832)  allided on the Hjørundfjorden at Sæbø, Norway. The Kvernes was completing its regular route between Leknes and Sæbø when the ferry struck the quay at  Sæbø. Reports state the vessel struck head-on into the quay at speed. One crew member sustained injuries during the incident. The Kvernes sustained undisclosed amount of damage and was taken out of service. Reports state the ferry resumed service by the following day. No further details reported

 

Badger

Badger

Badger
Photo: mlive.com

On the morning of September 17, the 120 meter long, 2299 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry SS Badger (IMO: 5033583) allided on Lake Michigan at Ludington, Michigan. The Badger had completed a voyage from Manitowoc, Wisconsin across Lake Michigan and entered Ludington harbor. As the ferry maneuvered to its berth, the vessel’s sea gate struck the moored 125 meter long, 3084 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry SS Spartan (IMO: 5336387). There were no injuries to crew or passengers on board, but the sea gate had sustained damage.

The Badger was taken out of service for inspection and necessary repairs. Reports state the Badger resumed service on the morning of September 18.