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Agia Theodora

Agia Theodora

Agia Theodora
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On the evening of October 28, the 76.5 meter long, 2336 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Agia Theodora (IMO: 8822155) ran aground in the Ionian Sea 4 nautical miles off Igoumenitsa, Greece. The ferry was on a voyage from Corfu to Igoumenitsa with 550 passengers and 16 crew on board when it ran aground in shallow water. Unable to free itself, the Agia Theodora requested assistance. The Greek Coast Guard dispatched multiple vessels and tugboats to assist in refloating the ferry.

The ferry aided by the tugboats was able to refloat itself a short time later. The vessels proceeded to Igoumenitsa without out issue. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Breitling

Breitling

Breitling
Photo: ndr.de

On the afternoon of October 16, the 38 meter long ro-ro ferry Breitling (MMSI: 211624750) allided with the ferry dock on the Warnow River at Hohe Düne, Germany. The Breitling had made the four minute crossing from Warnemünde loaded with passengers and vehicles when it suffered engine failure as it approached the dock at Hohe Düne. Unable to slow down, the ferry struck the dock was some force. One person on board was seriously injured along with two others who were only slightly injured. All three were taken to hospital for treatment.

Breitling

The Breitling was taken out of service for repairs while the water police conducted an investigation into the incident.  Reports state the ferry was cleared to resume service later that evening after completing a test run. Authorities have stated the engine failure was due to a technical error.  Reports did not include if the Breitling sustained damage or if any pollution was released from the incident.

Multiple Collisions on the Bosphorus

Multiple Collisions on the Bosphorus

Ayed 1
Photo: KEGM

On October 3, the 80 meter long, 2865 dwt bulk carrier Ayed 1 (IMO: 9281138) collided with the 180 meter long, 37,744 dwt bulk carrier Bunun Ace (IMO: 9628570) in the Bosphorus near Pasalimani, Turkey. The two vessels attempted to avoid collision but collided at the stern on both vessels. The Ayed 1 sustained significant hull damage above the waterline on its starboard stern while the Bunun Ace sustained a 2 to 3 meter scrape along it’s port side hull.

During the incident the pilot on the Bunun Ace veered the bulk carrier towards the Üsküdar shoreline.  The Bunun Ace, aided by the tug Kurtarma 5, was able to change course just a few meters before running ashore.  This maneuver also caused the Bunun Ace to allide with the berthed 24 meter long ferry Ferci Saadet (MMSI: 271010517).  There was no damage to the ferry.

Both the Ayed 1 and Bunun Ace were escorted safely to a nearby anchorage area for inspection. There are no reports of injuries or any pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.