The 35 meter long passenger ferry Ofoten became disabled between Meva and Sørøya, Norway. The Ofoten was en route to Bodø when it’s propeller was fouled by ropes. All the passengers were evacuated to a NSSR lifeboat which transported them to Sørvær. Later,the lifeboat assisted the crew in clearing the propeller. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 84 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Hardingen ran aground just off the quay at Sunnhordland, Norway. The ferry was approaching at too fast of speed when the master directed the Hardingen to run aground to avoid striking the quay. A tug was requested and was able to refloat the ferry on the rising tide a few hours later. No reports of injuries to the 19 persons on board. Divers inspected the hull and found the Hardingen had suffered some damage to its rudder. No pollution released.
The 65 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Frisia II ran aground between the island of Juist and Norddeich, Germany. The ferry was proceeding with 650 passengers when it became stuck in the low water level. The Frisia II remained stuck for 12 hours until the rising tide allowed the ferry to be refloated. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
