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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.


Christine

Christine

Christine

The 52 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Christine allided with a pole near the harbor on Fejø Island, Denmark. The Christine had become disabled after a lightning strike while making the crossing in heavy rain and strong winds. The ferry was unable to slow down and struck a pole near the ferry landing.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the Christine was taken out of service for repairs.