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Selbjornsfjord

Selbjornsfjord

Selbjørnsfjord
Photo: ba.no

The 109 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Selbjørnsfjord ran aground near Våge, Norway. The Selbjørnsfjord was en route to Minke from Halhjem with 31 passengers and 6 crew when it suffered engine failure.  The ferry drifted and touched bottom outside Våge.  The vessel requested assistance with a lifeboat and the ferry Rygercruise responding. Both vessels towed the Selbjørnsfjord into port. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Divers were requested to inspect the hull for damage.

Gökçeada 1

Gökçeada 1

Gökçeada 1
Photo: kiyiemniyeti.gov.tr

The 76 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Gökçeada 1 ran aground just outside the port of Gökçeada. The Gökçeada 1 had departed from Kabatepe bound for Gökçeada with 199 persons and 39 vehicles when it ran aground off the breakwater. A tug and lifeboat were dispatched and found there were no injuries, damage or pollution released. The lifeboat shuttled all 188 passengers on board to shore.

Standebarm

Standebarm

STRANDEBARM

On April 15, the 45 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Strandebarm became disabled in Topp Sound off Grytøya, Norway. The Strandebarm had suffered a failure in the steering gear shortly after leaving the pier. The ferry was locked in reverse and moved in circles for several hours until a rescue vessel arrived. The ferry was taken under tow and proceeded to Harstad. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.