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Nordfolda

Nordfolda

Nordfolda
Photo: an.no

The 29 meter long passenger ferry Nordfolda became disabled off Bliksvær, Norway. The Nordfolda had departed from Sandhornøy headed to Bodø heading into strong winds and heavy weather. Due to rough conditions, the master of the Nordfolda asked passengers to remain seated.  Ten minutes later, there was a loud bang on the ferry. The ferry suffered a power black out as the main engine failed and water began to flow down  from the upper deck.  Two windows had been blown out allowing water ingress.  The vessel sent out a distress call and asked the passengers on board were told to put on survival suits.  Several vessels including a NSSR lifeboat responded to the ferry’s mayday and arrived on scene within the hour.  The lifeboat took the Nordfolda under towed to Bodø.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The ferry was later taken under tow to Burøya.

Osman Gazi 1

Osman Gazi 1

Osman Gazi 1
Photo: hurriyet.com.tr

On October 24, the 88 meter long, 520 dwt high speed ro-ro passenger ferry Osman Gazi 1 allided with a pier near Mudanya, Turkey.  The Osman Gazi 1 was approaching Mudanya from Istanbul with 786 passengers and 178 vehicles when it suffered engine failure near the piers.  The ferry struck near its starboard aft section resulting in hull damage. No reports of injuries.  All passengers and vehicles were unloaded. Reports state the vessel was able to proceed under its own power to Istanbul for repairs.

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Stena Germanica

Stena Germanica

STENA GERMANICA

On October 22, 240 meter long, 10670 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Stena Germanica caught fire in the Kattegat near Anholt, Denmark. The fire started in a camper on the vehicle deck while  en route to Kiel from Gothenburg with 700 passengers on board. The crew assembled the passengers on deck and alerted authorities that a fire had broken out on the vessel.  A team of fire fighters were about to be flown to the Stena Germanica when the crew was able to the extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Stena Germanica continued on with its voyage and arrived in Kiel.