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Yakima

Yakima

Yakima
Photo: sanjuanjournal.com

The 117 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Yakima caught fire while berthed in Friday Harbor, Washington.  The fire started in the vessel’s engine room by a short in an electrical panel. Smoke from the fire was spotted by a deckhand and the crew quickly responded and extinguish the blaze in a few minutes. No reports of injuries. All the passengers on board safely evacuated.  A tug arrived later the same day and towed the ferry from the berth.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Rafelia II

Rafelia II

Rafelia II
Photo: joss.today

On March 4, the 65 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Rafelia II capsized and sank in the Bali Strait. The ferry departed from Gilimanuk with 40 to 70 passengers, 32 vehicles and 14 crew heading to Banyuwangi, East Java. The Rafelia II lost stability and began to roll over on its starboard side.  Passengers and crew had just a few minutes to escape and  jump into the sea.  Local fishing boats along with patrol boats rushed to the scene and searched for survivors. Initial reports stated 50 persons were rescued from the water. Reports state the vessel had suffered a leak before departing which may have caused the ferry to lose stability and capsized.

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Lærdal

Lærdal

Lærdal
Photo: firda.no

The 80 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Lærdal ran aground on the Sogne Fjord off Dragsvik, Norway. The ferry had suffered a malfunction while attempting to berth causing the Lærdal to veer off and run aground.  No reports of injuries to the 7 persons on board. Another ferry arrived a short time later and pulled the Lærdal free. The Lærdal proceeded to dock in Dragsvik and  began inspection for damage.