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Elena

Elena

Elena
Photo: obozrevatel.com

The 102 meter long r0-ro passenger ferry Elena caught fire while berthed in Crimea, Ukraine. The ferry had begun to maneuver away from its berth in the port when the crew spotted a thick plume of smoke along the starboard lower deck. The crew quickly responded and were able to extinguish the blaze in a few minutes. No reports of injuries or pollution released. An investigation found there was a short-circuit in one of the compartments in the lower deck which resulted in the fire. Damage was limited and after an inspection by local authorities, the Elena was allowed to continue on its schedule route across the Kerch Strait.

Olympiada

Olympiada

Olympiada

The 96 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Olympiada allided with a pier in Kerch, Russia. The Olympiada was arriving from its scheduled route from Kavkaz when it’s bow struck a pier. Five meters of the pier sustained damage.  The ferry’s starboard bow was dented causing additional damage to six vehicles aboard. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

21 Vessels Trapped in Ice

21 Vessels Trapped in Ice

Authorities from Autonomous Republic of Crimea stated 120 ships are anchored in the Kerch Strait and due to adverse weather conditions in the Sea of Azov, there are 21 vessels surrounded by ice.  Rescue helicopters have provided aid to those crewmen who were in need of medical assistance.  Forecasters predict temperatures could plunge to as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius in the coming week.

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