Browsed by
Tag: Ferry

Hardanger’s Hard Landing

Hardanger’s Hard Landing

Photo: aftenbladet.no
Photo: aftenbladet.no

The 122 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Hardanger allided with the quay at Tau, Norway.  The ferry was approaching the quay when it suffered a power blackout after the main engine failed.  The Hardanger was unable to slow down and struck the quay damaging its bow and broke concrete off the quay.  No reports of injuries. The ferry was able restore power and back off the quay.  The Hardanger reversed back into dock to allow the vehicles to disembark.  Divers were contracted to inspect the ferry for damage. Norwegian authorities have launched an investigation  into the incident. The ferry was coming from Stavanger with 105 passengers and 11 crew.  

Stromstierna

Stromstierna

Photo: gp.se
Photo: gp.se

The 28 meter long passenger ferry Stromstierna went aground off Gulholmen Bath, Sweden.  The ferry was between Orust and Gullhomen when it got too close to shore and ran onto a shoal. The five passengers on board were later taken ashore.   No reports of injuries.  Authorities dispatched an inspector to check the hull for damage.

Fitjar

Fitjar

FITJAR

The 65 meter long, 740 gt ro-ro ferry Fitjar ran aground near Ranavik, Norway.  The ferry was en route to Skjersholmane from Ranavik when the vessel struck bottom.  The vessel headed back to Ranavik to be inspected and passengers were disembarked.  A few days later divers inspected the hull and found the Fitjar’s rudder had been damaged.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.