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Vicente

Vicente

Vicente

On January 8, the 57 meter long, 200 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Vicente sank off Sao Filipe, Fogo Island, Cape Verde.  The ferry left Praia with 22 passengers and 4 crew along with a cargo of vehicles and containers bound for Sao Filipe.  The ferry was dealing with heavy weather when the ferry sank 3 nautical miles off Fogo Island.  Authorities dispatched two vessels to scene to search for survivors.  Initial reports stated 3 survivors were pulled from the water.  As search and rescue operations continued, another 8 survivors were rescued. Three bodies were also recovered.  An official stated there was still 12 missing, but the chances to find additional survivors were low. The cause of the sinking was no reported.  Some reports have alluded that the ferry may have been overloaded while authorities have stated the cause was the bad weather.

Tyrving

Tyrving

Tyrving
Photo: smp.no

The 28 meter long  high speed passenger ferry Tyrving allided with the quay at Langevåg, Norway. The Tyrving was attempting to berth during a squall when it was pushed against the gangway.  The landing sustained some damage including the gangway, but no crew or passengers were injured. Reports state the passengers heard a loud bang before the dock was pushed down.  No reports of pollution released and no damage to the ferry.

Trondheim

Trondheim

Trondheim
Photo: bt.no

The 97 meter long ro-ro ferry Trondheim became disabled in the Kors Fjord, Norway. The Trondheim was en route to Hufthamar from Krokeide with 48 passengers when the main engine stalled. The crew were unable to restart the engine and the vessel began to drift towards shore.  The Trondheim requested assistance with authorities dispatching the Coast Guard vessel Ålesund along with the NSSR lifeboat KG Jepsen.  Both vessels arrived on scene and the Trondheim was taken under tow.  The vessels were able to proceed at a slow pace, but arrived in port safely. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.