The 122 meter long ro-ro ferry Glutra allided with the dock at Flakk, Norway. The Glutra had arrived from Rørvik when it entered the port at Flakk when it struck the ferry dock after a malfunction. No reports of injuries to the passengers and crew. Reports state there may have been a release of pollution as from some hydraulic oil off the Glutra. Alcohol was not a factor in the incident.
On August 18, 2014, the 132 meter long ro-ro cargo ferry Amadeo I ran aground at Paso Kirke, Chile. The ferry departed from Puerto Natales with 17 passengers and 28 crew along with a cargo of 700 cattle bound for Puerto Montt. Around 10 am, the Amadeo I struck an islet at Merion resulting in a crack in the hull on the starboard side. The rupture caused substantial uncontrolled flooding into the cargo deck and engine room putting the vessel at risk of sinking.
The master of the vessel decided to run the vessel aground before it could founder. The Amadeo I reached shore and put the bow on the beach. Authorities arrived on scene with rescue boats and safely transferred 17 passengers and 18 crew. Ten crew remained on board attempting to bring the flooding under control. Unfortunately, the flooding continued and the Amadeo I heeled over 60 degrees onto her starboard side. By 5 am the following day, the crew had to abandon their efforts and were taken off the ferry. The ferry later capsized onto her side and the stern section of the vessel sank. Authorities placed booms around the Amado I to contain any pollution released.
The 18 meter long ferry Good Shepherd IV was rescued by the RNLI on August 5, 2014. The ferry which operates between Sumburgh to Fair Isle had suffered mechanical breakdown and had gone adrift off Sumburgh Head with 11 passengers and 4 crew on board. The vessel requested assistance and the RNLI lifeboat from Lerwick was dispatched to the scene. The lifeboat took the ferry under tow and proceeded to Grutness. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.