Browsed by
Tag: Ferry

Volcán de Teno

Volcán de Teno

Volcán de Teno
Photo: puentedemando.com

On the morning of December 17, the 95.5 meter long, 710 dwt high speed ro-ro ferry Volcán de Teno (IMO: 9221346) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean between San Sebastián de La Gomera and Los Cristianos, Canary Islands. The vessel was halfway between the ports when it suffered problems with one of its engines. Proceeding at reduced speed under its own power in moderate seas, the Volcán de Teno diverted to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The vessel arrived at the port assisted by 2 tugboats.  There were no reports of injuries or pollution released.

Ferry Sank On Mahakam River

Ferry Sank On Mahakam River

On the night of November 10, a ferry (name not disclosed) sank on the Mahakam River near Ujoh Halang in Long Iram district, West Kutai, Indonesia. The ferry was headed to a pier of a palm oil plantation loaded with 28 passengers and sacks of cement.  Authorities state that ferry was overloaded and there was a strong current at the time of the sinking.  Rescuers were able to save 20 of the 28 passengers. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Melita

Melita

Melita
Photo: balkaninsight.com

On the evening of June 16, the 27 meter long catamaran passenger ferry Melita (IMO: 8517413) sank on the Adriatic Sea off Zadar, Croatia. The Melita was carrying 38 passengers bound for Zadar when waves or an unidentified object struck the ferry resulting in a large crack in the one of the hulls. The crack allowed uncontrolled water ingress into the port hull and the vessel quickly began to sink.

Fortunately, the Melita was just minutes away from the port of Zadar. Authorities dispatched the 87 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Jadran (IMO: 8517413) to assist.  The Jadran was able to safely transfer the 38 passengers and 5 crew off the Melita via life rafts.   The rescued were later transported to the nearby port of Gaženica. No reports of injuries.