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Mazovia

Mazovia

Mazovia

The 176 meter long, 6124 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Mazovia caught fire in Ystad, Sweden. The Mazovia was preparing to depart for a voyage to Swinoujscie, Poland when a fire broke out in the engine room. The fire started with one of the generators and the crew was able to extinguish the blaze quickly.  No injuries reported.  The crew attempted to repair the generator, but were unable to fix the issue allowing the ferry to pass inspection. Reports state the passengers later disembarked and had to find alternative transportation.

Wenatchee

Wenatchee

Wenatchee
Photo: Washington State Ferries

The 140 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Wenatchee allided with the pier at Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge Island, Washington. Sailing on her normal schedule between Seattle and Bainbridge Island, the ferry failed to slow as it approached its berth. The Wenatchee struck hard enough to sustain a significant dent, but there was no damage to the pier. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Wenatchee was taken out of service for repairs. Reports state there was a failure with a computer on board controlling the propulsion drive resulting in the allision.

Wenatchee
Photo: Shipwrecklog.com
Danica Joy 2

Danica Joy 2

Danica Joy 2
Photo: dailyexpress.com.my

The 60 meter long, 249 dwt  ro-ro passenger ferry Danica Joy 2 capsized and sank at its berth in Zamboanga, Philippines. The ferry had arrived from Sandakan with 799 passengers and cargo including food items and dry goods. All the 799 passengers disembarked and the crew began offloading cargo along the port side of the vessel. Unfortunately, the crew had not ballast the vessel during the unloading process. The Danica Joy 2 lost stability and rolled over onto her starboard side partially sinking. No reports of injuries to the crew on board at the time of the incident. Authorities placed booms around the vessel to contain any pollution released.