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Bliek

Bliek

Bliek
Photo: florian-zusa.de

On July 18, the 85 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Bliek ran aground on the Elbe River near Tesperhude, Germany. The Bliek was en route to Hildesheim when it suffered engine failure after a technical malfunction. The current pulled the Bliek towards the shoreline until the Bliek struck the submerged remains of an old quay wall.  The Bliek requested assistance with it’s sister ship, Asterode, arriving several hours later.  The Asterode pulled the Bliek free and towed the damaged tanker to Scharnebeck.  No reports of injuries. Divers inspected the Bliek and found damage to the forepeak which had suffered some water ingress.  Authorities allowed the Bliek continue on its voyage.

AF Marina

AF Marina

AF Marina
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 170 meter long, 6,550 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry AF Marina became disabled off Ancona, Italy. The ferry had departed from Ancona bound for Durres, Albania when it suffered engine failure a few meters from port. The crew were unable to restart the engines and the vessel requested assistance.  The AF Marina was towed back to port and was inspected by authorities.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The 527 passengers and their vehicles were transferred to another ferry.

Freja

Freja

Freja
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

On July 16, the 74 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Freja ran ashore in the Jungfru Sound  at  Ekerö, Sweden. The Freja had suffered engine problems as it approached the quay at Ekerö . Without power the ferry was unable to maneuver and ran onto the shoreline. Authorities were alerted and one passenger was treated for minor injuries.  The Freja sustained some damage and a small amount of oil was released into the water. Authorities placed the booms around the vessel to prevent any further pollution.  The Freja was reloated several hours later.  The incident is under investigation.