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Europalink

Europalink

europalink

The 214 meter long passenger ro-ro ferry Europalink ran aground off the islet Peristeres near Corfu, Greece. The passenger ship ran onto the rocks and sustained hull damaged. The vessel turned around and returned to Kerkyra aided by two tugs. In port, divers inspected the hull and found the vessel had suffered several cracks along its starboard hull.  No reports of injuries to the 692 passengers and 70 crew on board.  Passengers disembarked and were given other travel arrangements. The Europalink was detained by authorities until repairs could be completed.

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Super Shuttle 7

Super Shuttle 7

Super Shuttle Roro 7
Photo: philstar.com

The 146 meter long, 4339 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Super Shuttle 7 capsized and sank outside the breakwater off Manila, Philippines. The ferry had been docked in the area for repair work when large waves from Typhoon Luis battered the vessel.  The ferry was attempting to seek shelter inside the port when it capsized and sank. The 15 crewmen on board were able to abandon ship. Several  crew were able to safely swim ashore while some were able to reach a life-raft.  Twelve of the 15 crew sustained minor injuries. Authorities inspected the area around the Super Shuttle 7 for any oil pollution. The wreck will most likely be removed as it is a potential navigation hazard.

 Correction: The vessel sank was the ro-ro ferry Super Shuttle 7 not  the Super Shuttle Roro 7.

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.