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Flyingcat 4

Flyingcat 4

Flyingcat 4
Photo: greekreporter.com

On July 29, the 55 meter long, 100 dwt high-speed catamaran passenger ferry Flyingcat 4 allided with the breakwater at Rafina, Greece.  The vessel was heading into Rafina to dock with 209 passengers and 6 crew when it suffered a mechanical fault as it approached the breakwater.  The ferry sustained damage, but there were no injuries on board.  Greek coast guard dispatched vessels to the scene and transferred passengers off the ferry to shore.  Reports state divers were requested to inspect the hull for damage.

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Bjørnsund

Bjørnsund

Bjørnsund
Photo: tk.no

On July 24, the 100 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Bjørnsund allided with a quay in Tømmervåg, Norway. The Bjørnsund was arriving in Tømmervåg from Seivika when it suffered a malfunction as it attempted to berth.  The ferry’s bow struck the quay damaging equipment that raises the ramp.  The Bjørnsund sustained damage to its bow.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Bjørnsund was taken out of service and proceeded to Kristiansund for repairs.

Bjørnsund
Photo: tk.no
Issehoved

Issehoved

Issehoved
Photo: facebook

The 22 meter long catamaran passenger ferry Issehoved allided with a quay at Aarhus, Denmark. The Issehoved was approaching the quay when it struck at the bow.  None of the 50 passengers were injured, but the vessel’s bow sustained damage. The Issehoved was towed to a dock and passengers were transferred to another ferry.  Reports state the vessel resumed it schedule the next day.