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Ferry Maharlika II Lost

Ferry Maharlika II Lost

Maharlika Dos
Photo: Flickr

The 58 meter long, 1007 dwt ro-ro ferry Maharlika Dos capsized and sank off Pintuyan, Leyte Island, Philippines. The Maharlika Dos was en route to Surigao from Liloan with a manifest of 58 passengers, 26 crew and 13 vehicles.  The Maharlika Dos was making the voyage with some difficulties.  Nearly halfway of the voyage, the vessel suffered a mechanical breakdown with it’s turbine.  Without power, the ferry was left to struggle with the heavy rains, high waves and strong winds.  When the vessel developed a list, the captain sent out a distress call and ordered to abandon ship.  The Maharlika Dos would eventually roll over and sink. Three nearby vessels received her distress call and rushed to the area.  Reports stated some 63 people were rescued from the water. Survivors stated that there may have been upwards to 100 people on board the vessel.

Solnør

Solnør

Solnør
Photo: trollheimsporten.no

The 65 meter long ro-ro ferry Solnør allided with the pier at Rykkjem, Norway. The Solnør arrived in Rykkjem on its regular route between Kvanne to Rykkjem.  As the ferry approached the pier, the vessel was unable to slow down.  The Solnør crew attempted to avoid a collision, but the stern hit the pier.  Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and a scraping sound afterwards before the Solnør headed out into the bay again. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Damage was found to be minimal. Divers inspected the vessel and the Solnør returned back to service. Reports state the cause of the allision was by a malfunction in one of the ferry’s propellers.

Cetacea Aground

Cetacea Aground

Cetacea 2

The ferry Cetacea ran aground in Lynn Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts.  The ferry was entering the harbor with 13 passengers and 4 crew when the vessel became stuck just off the pier.  The Coast Guard launched a rescue vessel to the scene to monitor the situation.  The Cetacea was to be refloated on the following high tide a few hours later.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Cetacea had become disabled the prior month with 163 passengers and crew who stayed on the boat overnight until divers were able to clear a line.

 

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