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Ferry Kim Nirvana

Ferry Kim Nirvana

MBCA Kim-Nirvana
Photo: voanews.com

The 33 tonne wooden-hulled ferry Kim Nirvana capsized off Ormoc City, Philippines. The ferry was on a regular trip with 199 passengers and crew bound for Camotes Island when it capsized just off the port. Reports state the ferry had made a sharp turn to starboard as it was struck by a large wave.  The Kim Nirvana lost stability and rolled over.  Passengers attempted to escape to the other side of the vessel, but many remained trapped. Local reports state some 51 persons perished with some 141 were rescued.

Sigrid

Sigrid

Sigrid
Photo: ranablad.no

The 70 meter long, 460 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Sigrid was reported disabled at Stokkvågen, Norway. The ferry had sustained a mechanical breakdown with its gears. Reports state the crew sent a car to get the necessary parts to conduct a repair. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Midnatsol

Midnatsol

MIDNATSOL

The 136 meter long, 1184 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Midnatsol caught fire in the Barents Sea off Vardø, Norway. The crew was alerted to smoke coming from a fuse board on the vessel.  Emergency services responded and the fire was quickly extinguished. No reports of injuries, but one person was taken to the doctor as a precaution. No reports of damage or pollution released. The Midnatsol was able to continue on its voyage to Vadsø and Kirkenes later the same day.