The 80 meter long ro-ro ferry Malangen allided with the pier at Vannøy, Norway. The Malangen was maneuvering when strong winds pushed the ferry into the pier. The vessel sustained a gash in the bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Malangen proceeded to a shipyard in Tromsø for repairs.
On January 31, 2015, the 79 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Gunesli ran aground in the Marmara Sea near Tatlisu, Turkey. The Gunesli had been at anchor off Bandirma when a storm approached from the southwest causing the vessel’s anchor to drag. The Gunesli drifted ashore. No reports of injuries or pollution released. No further details reported.
The 122 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Kong Harald was damaged while off Berlevåg, Norway. The Kong Harald had traveled a short distance from Berlevåg with 225 passengers and 50 crew when it was struck by a large rogue wave. Witnesses stated a 15 meter high wave smashed into the ferry. Multiple windows along the upper deck were smashed. The wheelhouse also had some windows broken resulting in some electronics and instruments failing. Two persons onboard sustained minor injuries. The Kong Harald diverted its course to Honningsvåg where it replaced the broken windows before it proceeded on to Harstad where it receive a detailed inspection.
