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.
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.
The 70 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Ølen allided with the quay in Årvika, Norway. The ferry was approaching the quay to quickly and wasn’t able to stop in time. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Ølen sustained damage to its fenders and propeller. The ferry was pulled from service for repairs.