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Delaware

Delaware

MV Delaware
Photo: drba.org

On September 26, the 320 foot long ferry Delaware caught fire while berthed at Cape May, New Jersey. The fire started in the ferry’s engine room by an ember in one of the exhaust stacks. The night watch engineer discovered the fire and alerted local authorities.  The local fire department along with Coast Guard fire boats were able to extinguish the fire within two hours. The two crew on board were able to escape blaze unharmed. There were no passengers on board at the time. The ferry serves a route across Delaware Bay between Cape May and Lewes, Delaware.

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Dyroey

Dyroey

Dyroey
Photo: nordlys.no

The 41 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Dyroey allided with the quay in Sandsøy, Norway.  The Dyroey struck the quay  when a sudden gust of wind pushed the ferry into the mooring booms. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The bow of the Dyroey would not properly close.  The mooring pillars sustained some damaged.  The Dyroey was removed from service as a precaution.

Mercandia IV

Mercandia IV

Mercandia IV
Photo: cphpost.dk

On September 21, the 96 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Mercandia IV allided with the pier in the port of Helsingborg, Sweden. The Mercandia IV was making a regular voyage from Helsingør, Denmark with 124 passengers and 19 crew. As the ferry entered the port, it struck a pier in the harbor. The vessel was holed on the starboard side of the bow. The bow door was too far damaged in the collision to be operated and the Mercandia IV backed into its berth. Passengers reported that the impact cause glasses and dishes to smashed onto the floor.  One passenger and one crewman were injured and were taken to hospital.  No reports of pollution released.  The following day the vessel was inspected and later taken to a shipyard for repairs.