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Prevelis

Prevelis

Prevelis
Photo: star.gr

The 143 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Prevelis sustained water ingress in the Saronic Gulf near Saint George  Island, Greece. The ferry was proceeding with 127 passengers and 67 crew when it suffered water ingress in the engine room. The crew was able to bring the flooding under control and alerted authorities.

The Greek Coast Guard dispatched three vessels to escort the Prevelis as the ferry return back to Piraeus under its own power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The ferry remains detained in port until repairs are completed.

Frem Nordica

Frem Nordica

Frem Nordica
Photo: cn-online.de

The 79 meter long, 1061 dwt cargo vessel Frem Nordica suffered a leak on the Elbe near Cuxhaven while en route to Aarhus from Ijmuiden. The vessel had sustained water ingress in the bow thruster compartment. Pumps were unable to control the flooding causing the Frem Nordica to be down by the bow. The master of the vessel requested assistance. A pilot arrived and help guide the cargo vessel entering Cuxhaven. Reports state the Frem Nordica was able to berth a short time later. A support vessel arrived and started pumping water out from the hull. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Vidi

Vidi

Vidi
Photo: general-anzeiger-bonn.de

On December 8, the 110 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Vidi suffered damage while on the Rhine near Rheinbrohl. The Vidi was proceeding when a number of barges broke free from its moorings due a sudden rise in the river. The barges were loaded with 2300 tons of sunflower drifted into the fairway and struck  the Vidi in the bow. The Vidi sustained significant damage and water ingress, but the cargo tanks remained intact. The Vidi proceeded to Andernach where it unloaded its cargo before heading to the repair yard. No reports of injuries. Reports state damage was over 100,000 €.