The 109 meter long, 1470 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Bastø II allided with the quay at Moss, Norway. The Bastø II was approaching the pier going to fast when it struck. One crewman was injured when she fell down some stairs and was later taken to hospital. The Bastø II suffered some damage and was taken to a shipyward where it was to be inspected and repaired. No reports of pollution.
During the landfall of typhoon Yolanda on the Philippine coast, several vessels were driven aground or sunk.
The passenger ferry Super Shuttle Ferry 17 sank near its pier in Mandaue City. The ferry was overwhelmed by the strong waves. No reports of injuries, but the vessel had some 8,000 litres of diesel and 200 litres of oil. The 127 meter long, 2311 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Cagayan Bay 1 and the 130 meter long, 2667 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Ozamis Bay 1 broke from their mooring lines at Gothong Wharf in Mandaue City.
The tugboat Metro Tug II capsized near Consolacion, Cebu. The tug was overturned by the strong waves. The Philippine Coast Guard reported that the tug was salvaged and was returned to its upright position.
Four barges were driven aground at Cebu and Bohol. The barge Roger went aground in Bohol. The barge Big Champ went aground near Fishport, Poblacion Guindulman, Bohol. The barge Castor 6 went aground in a marine protected area near Mandaue City, Cebu. The barge Rene went aground off Carols P. Garcia, Bohol. Reports state all crew members except one were safely rescued. One crewman was reported as missing.
The 146 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry went aground near the pier in Digby, Nova Scotia. As the ferry approached the terminal, the vessel lost power and drifted aground just 200 meters from the dock. No reports of injuries to the 59 passengers and crew. The Princess of Acadia was able regain power and later assisted by a tug to the pier. Divers inspected the hull and found no damage.
