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Giraglia

Giraglia

Giraglia
Photo: stadio24.com

The 76 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Giraglia went aground off Santa Teresa Gallura, Sardinia.  The Giraglia departed from Santa Teresa Gallura with 69 passengers and 15 crew bound for Bonifacio when the vessel suffered a power blackout.  The main engine had failed and drifted onto the rocks just off the shoreline.  The vessel requested assistance and authorities assisted in evacuating  all 69 passengers off the ferry. A tug was requested to help in refloating efforts. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Italian Coast Guard has started an investigation into the incident.

Norwind

Norwind

Norwind

The 109 meter long cargo vessel Norwind became disabled on the Dardanelles near Kumkale, Turkey. The Norwind was en route to Amsterdam from Tekirdag when it suffered engine failure.  The vessel contacted authorities who dispatched a tug.  The tug arrived on scene and towed the Norwind to a nearby anchorage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Kvalstein

Kvalstein

Kvalstein
Photo: nordlys.no

On March 17, the 40 meter long fishing vessel Kvalstein became disabled off Finnmark, Norway.  The Kvalstein had suffered engine failure some 300 miles off the coast.  With waves reaching eight meters, the trawler sent out a request for assistance.  Authorities dispatched a patrol boat to the scene.  The following day the patrol boat after some difficulty was able to connect a towline to the Kvalstein and both vessels proceeded back to port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.