The 183 meter long bulk carrier Pacific Ocean collided with a fishing boat in the Adriatic Sea between Tremiti Islands and Pelagosa Island. The bulk carrier struck the fishing boat resulting in damaging the fishing vessel. The fishing vessel stayed afloat and was able to manage to proceed back to Vieste. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the Pacific Ocean was able to continue on its voyage.
On November 29, the 139 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Ierapetra L caught fire off Brindisi, Italy. The ferry had just departed from Brindisi bound for Bari with 23 crew on board when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room. The crew attempted to douse the blaze, but were unable to control it. The crew requested assistance with nearby vessels responding. With assistance, the fire was finally extinguished by the on board fire supression system. The Ierapetra L turned back to port escorted by three patrol boats. No reports of injuries. The ferry sustained significant damage to the engine room and had visible signs of heat damage to the hull.
The salvaged remains of the cruise ship Costa Concordia arrived in Genoa on July 27, 2014. The vessel was able to make the four-day journey from Giglio to Genoa without issue even when storms passed over the vessel during the voyage.
The Costa Concordia will be scrapped in a Genoa dry dock. Salvagers have stated the vessel will take up to 2 years to dismantle.
Some remaining facts about the Costa Concordia Incident:
