The small passenger and cycle chain-ferry, called locally as a Floating Bridge, ran aground while operating between East and West Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The chain-ferry was delayed docking while the tide was going out. The chain-ferry was left high and dry. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the delay was due to a towed bus becoming stuck and blocked the carriageway.
The 143 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Prevelis ran aground off an islet near Santorin, Greece. The Prevelis, loaded with 190 passengers from Piraeus, struck the islet Aspronisi while attempting to enter the port at Santorin. Divers inspected the hull and found no damage. The Prevelis proceeded under its own power to Santorin. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Initial reports state the vessel may have lost power before it went aground.
The 130 meter long, 1894 dwt passenger ro-ro ferry Volcan de Taburiente caught fire while off Los Cristianos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands. The ferry had departed for La Gomera with 319 passengers along with a various vehicles when a fire broke out in one of the trucks below deck. Authorities were contacted who dispatched helicopters to the scene. The crew used the ferry’s fire suppression system to fight the blaze. Using water and foam, the system was able to extinguish the blaze. Reports state several passengers were treated for minor injuries. The ferry was able to proceed under its own power to Los Cristianos. The ferry will undergo inspection for damage.
