On May 2, the 188 meter long, 7885 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Finnfellow allided with a quay at Långnäs, Åland Islands. The Finnfellow damaged a fender which broke off and sank in the harbour. No reports of injuries or pollution released from the ferry. The port of Långnäs was closed to traffic for several hours until the fender could be pulled out of the sea.
The 795 gt ro-ro passenger ferry Jack Daniel ran aground near Barangay Rawis, Albay, Philippines. The Jack Daniel departed from Pantao, Libon when it ran aground some 1.2 kilometers off the shoreline. Reports state the crew had made a navigation error resulting in driving the ferry up onto a coral reef. A dive team was dispatched to inspect the Jack Daniel for damage. No signs of pollution has been spotted. Authorities have stated the Jack Daniel will most likely be pulled free on the next high tide. No reports of injuries to the 24 crew on board.
On March 25, the 34 meter long, 223 gt high speed catamaran passenger ferry Pink Dolphin ran aground off the coast of Sinan, South Korea. The ferry was en route to Mokpo from Hongdo Island with 163 passengers and crew. The Pink Dolphin was proceeding in dense fog when it ran up on the rocks near Heuksan Island.
Six people sustained minor injuries during the grounding. The Korean Coast Guard arrived on scene and took the injured off the ferry to Heuksan Island for treatment. The remaining crew and passengers waited for more than an hour before a rescue boat arrived. All passengers were transferred off the Pink Dolphin.
Reports state the Pink Dolphin may have run aground to avoid colliding with a fishing vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.