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Cacilhas

Cacilhas

Cacilhas

The 27 meter long, 50 dwt high speed ferry Cacilhas ran aground at the entrance to Macau.  The ferry was en route to Macau from Hong Kong with 220 passengers when the vessel struck the Macao breakwater at full speed of 35 knots. Reports state 57 passengers and 1 crewman suffered minor injuries and taken to hospital.  No serious injuries reported.  The Cacilhas sustained significant damage to its hydrofoils and hull.  No pollution reported.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.  Some reports stated the weather at the time was reported fine and clear, but the incident occurred during the high tide in which the breakwater was not visible.

More information about the vessel can be found here.

Finneagle

Finneagle

Photo: kustbevakningen.se
Photo: kustbevakningen.se

The 188 meter long, 8383 dwt passenger ro-ro ferry Finneagle ran aground in Kapellskar harbour near Stockholm,  Sweden.  The ferry was arriving from Naantali with 168 passengers when the Finneagle suffered a power blackout and drifted aground.  No reports of injuries.  The Finneagle was refloated several hours later and proceeded to dock in Kapellskar.  No reports of damage or pollution released, but an underwater survey was to be conducted.

Photo: kustbevakningen.se
Photo: kustbevakningen.se
Adler Express

Adler Express

Photo: shz.de
Photo: shz.de

The 42 meter long passenger ferry Adler Express allided with a quay at Wittdün, Germany.  The ferry had departed from Strucklahnungshörn upon Nordstrand and was making a routine stop when it suffered engine failure.   The Adler Express was unable to reverse its engines in time before the ferry struck the quay at a speed of 8 knots.  Many passengers were thrown off the feet. Reports state 27 passengers were injured with 6 listed as severely injured.  Most of the passengers were standing on deck waiting to disembark when the vessel struck the quay.  Multiple authorities dispatched vessels, helicopters and ambulances to the scene.  Those severely injured were flown to hospitals on the mainland.  The ferry suffered significant bow damage which has been estimated to be over 20.000 € .  Officials have launched an investigation into the incident.

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