The 122 meter long ro-ro ferry Glutra allided with the dock at Flakk, Norway. The Glutra had arrived from Rørvik when it entered the port at Flakk when it struck the ferry dock after a malfunction. No reports of injuries to the passengers and crew. Reports state there may have been a release of pollution as from some hydraulic oil off the Glutra. Alcohol was not a factor in the incident.
The 8436 dwt ferry Eira loaded with passengers and vehicles allided with the ferry pier while leaving Flakk, Norway. The Eira suffered damage to the propeller and a fuel tank was holed, but no passengers were injured. The Eira returned to the dock and unloaded passengers and vehicles. Authorities were contacted and booms were deployed as 1700 liters of oil was released from the punctured tank flowed into the harbour. Reports state the Eira will require drydock for repairs.
