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Lovund Superior

Lovund Superior

Lovund Superior
Photo: hblad.no

On February 5, the 25 meter long, 90 gt high speed ferry Lovund Superior ran aground near Lurøya, Norway. The Lovund Superior was proceeding with 3 people on board when it struck a reef and went hard aground. The Lovund Superior sustained hull damage resulting in water ingress. A distress call was sent out with the ferry Regine Normann responding.  The Regine Normann safely rescued all 3 off Lovund Superior.  The crew was later transferred to a passing fishing vessel.  No reports of injuries.  Efforts to salvage the Lovund Superior began a few hours later. Multiple vessels arrived on scene along with divers to inspect the hull. No reports of pollution released. No further details reported.

Lovund Superior

Gay Head

Gay Head

Gay Head

On January 11, the 72 meter long, 980 gt ro-ro passenger ferry Gay Head allided with a construction barge at Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The ferry was backing into the terminal when strong winds caused the Gay Head to strike the barge. The barge and ferry only sustained light cosmetic damage. No reports of injuries.  The Coast Guard made an inspection of the Gay Head and allowed it to resume service later the same day.

Ocean Jet 7

Ocean Jet 7

Ocean Jet 7
Photo: bworldonline.com

On January 6, the 33 meter long, 275 gt passenger ferry Ocean Jet 7 ran aground some 1500 meters off Plaridel Port in Misamis Occidental, Philppines.  The vessel was en route to Tagbilaran City when it encountered heavy seas and strong winds. The waves drove the Ocean Jet 7 off course and aground on its starboard side of the hull.  The Philippine Coast Guard dispatched a rescue vessels to the scene and safely transported 271 passengers and 17 crew to Plaridel Port.  No reports of injuries.

Ocean Jet 7

A tug was dispatched to help refloat the Ocean Jet 7 and take it under tow back to port. No reports of pollution released.