The 88 meter long, 900 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Gulen allided with the quay at Hella, Norway. The ferry struck the pier resulting in a small hole in the hull. No reports of injuries to the 17 passengers on board. The vessel was pulled out of service for repairs.
The 85 meter long, 671 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Hebridean Isles allided with the pier in Stornoway, Scotland. The Hebridean Isles was attempting to berth when a heavy squall blew the vessel into the pier. No reports of injuries, but the ferry sustained some damage. No pollution was released.
The passenger ferry Weesam Express 7 went aground off Lauis Ledge, Philippines. The ferry departed from Ormoc with 160 passengers bound for Cebu when it encountered bad weather causing the vessel to go aground. The Philippine Coast Guard responded along with the ferry Weesam Express 8. The Coast Guard was able to safely evacuated the passenger and crew to the Express 8 which arrived at Cebu. No reports of injuries.
