The 96 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Olympiada allided with a pier in Kerch, Russia. The Olympiada was arriving from its scheduled route from Kavkaz when it’s bow struck a pier. Five meters of the pier sustained damage. The ferry’s starboard bow was dented causing additional damage to six vehicles aboard. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 91 meter long, 600 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Dharma Kencana II ran aground at the mouth of the Kapuas River off Kalimantan, Indonesia. The ferry was approaching the port of Pontianak with 873 passengers from Semarang when it grounded. Unable to refloat itself, authorities determined to evacuate the ferry. All 873 passengers were taken ashore safely. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On August 6, the 193 meter long, 6148 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Nissos Rodos allided with the 199 meter long, 5000 dwt passenger cruise ship Seabourn Odyssey in Mykonos, Greece. The Nissos Rodos had arrived from Ermoupolis and was doing a maneuver in the port when it struck the berthed Seabourn Odyssey. Authorities inspected both vessels and found both had just slight damage. Both vessels were allowed them to continue on their voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
