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Bømlo

Bømlo

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The 66 meter long ro-ro ferry Bømlo became disabled while in the fjord in Huglehammaren, Norway.  The ferry was en route to Kvinnherad from Halsnøy with 21 persons on board when the crew spotted smoke coming from the engine.  The crew attempted to continue on course at a slower speed, but the main engine failed a short time later.  The crew requested assistance with the tug Eide Rex responding.  The Eide Rex took the Bømlo under tow and proceeded to Rubbestadnesed.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Photo: sunnhordland.no
Photo: sunnhordland.no
Langeoog 1

Langeoog 1

Photo: langeoognews.de
Photo: langeoognews.de

The 31 meter long ferry Langeoog 1 became disabled while off Langeoog, Germany.  The ferry’s propeller had been fouled by rope went adrift.  Another vessel pulled alongside and aided the Langeoog 1 to a sandbar where the ferry was beached.  The following low tide, both vessels were high and dry allowing the crew of the Langeoog 1 to clear the rope.  The vessels were refloated on the following high tide.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Huckleberry Finn

Huckleberry Finn

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The 176 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Huckleberry Finn allided with ramp at Rostock, Germany.  The ferry was departing the dock at Rostock en route to Trelleborg when high winds caused the vessel to strike the roro ramp.  The Huckleberry Finn suffered a seven meter long gash into the hull above the waterline.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The ferry returned to the dock and was detained by authorities.  Reports state damage was over 50000 €.