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Splendour of the Seas

Splendour of the Seas

Splendour of the Seas
Photo: wikimedia

The 264 meter long, 5200 dwt passenger cruise ship Splendour of the Seas caught fire while in the Ionian Sea near Argostoli, Greece. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room sending thick smoke into some of the cabins. Passengers stated the vessel smelt of burnt plastic and rubber, but the fire was contained to the engine room and was quickly extinguished.  Twenty persons on board were treated for smoke inhalation.  The fire damaged one of the vessel’s engines, but the vessel is able to proceed with its other engine. Due to the damage by the fire, the Splendour of the Seas diverted to Venice. No reports of pollution released.

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Viking Odin

Viking Odin

The 135 meter long passenger ship Viking Odin ran aground on the Main River.  The Viking Odin had departed from Aschaffenburg with 40 passengers when it suffered an electrical fault causing a power blackout.  The river cruise ship lost steering,  swung perpendicular by the wind and ran onto the embankment near Pompejanum.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Viking Odin
Photo: schiffbilder.de

The Viking Odin was able to restart the engine and authorities ordered the vessel to return back to Aschaffenburg.  As the vessel made a turn, it suffered a second blackout and ran aground again.  After the second incident, the vessel was towed to the berth in Aschaffenburg.  Divers were requested to inspect the hull.  The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

Boudicca

Boudicca

Boudicca
Photo: Fred Olsen Cruises

The 205 meter long passenger ship Boudicca became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean off Morocco. The Boudicca had departed from Southampton for an 18 night cruise with 784 passengers and 356 crew. After stopping in Cadiz, Spain, the cruise ship continued on its voyage towards Cape Verde when a fire erupted in the vessel’s engine room. The Boudicca lost power and developed a list.  While the crew attempted to extinguish the blaze, the 784 passengers were requested to don life jackets and report to their muster stations. The fire was eventually brought under control, power was restored and the vessel was stabilized.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Boudicca proceeded to Lanzarote. Reports state the crew restored power to two main engines while two others were being repaired.