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Giraglia

Giraglia

Giraglia
Photo: stadio24.com

The 76 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Giraglia went aground off Santa Teresa Gallura, Sardinia.  The Giraglia departed from Santa Teresa Gallura with 69 passengers and 15 crew bound for Bonifacio when the vessel suffered a power blackout.  The main engine had failed and drifted onto the rocks just off the shoreline.  The vessel requested assistance and authorities assisted in evacuating  all 69 passengers off the ferry. A tug was requested to help in refloating efforts. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Italian Coast Guard has started an investigation into the incident.

AF Marina

AF Marina

AF Marina
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 170 meter long, 6,550 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry AF Marina became disabled off Ancona, Italy. The ferry had departed from Ancona bound for Durres, Albania when it suffered engine failure a few meters from port. The crew were unable to restart the engines and the vessel requested assistance.  The AF Marina was towed back to port and was inspected by authorities.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The 527 passengers and their vehicles were transferred to another ferry.

Af Francesca

Af Francesca

Af Francesca
Photo: corrieredelmezzogiorno.corriere.it

The 148 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Af Francesca caught fire off the Apulian Coast near Bari, Italy.  The ferry was proceeding from Bari to Durres, Albania with 203 passengers and 53 crew when a fire broke out in the engine room.  The crew was able to put the blaze out a short time later.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The fire disabled the vessel and tugs were requested.  A tug arrived and towed the Af Francesca to Bari.  All passengers safely departed and were transferred to other vessels.  Authorities launched an investigation into the incident.