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Adler Express

Adler Express

Photo: shz.de
Photo: shz.de

The 42 meter long passenger ferry Adler Express allided with a quay at Wittdün, Germany.  The ferry had departed from Strucklahnungshörn upon Nordstrand and was making a routine stop when it suffered engine failure.   The Adler Express was unable to reverse its engines in time before the ferry struck the quay at a speed of 8 knots.  Many passengers were thrown off the feet. Reports state 27 passengers were injured with 6 listed as severely injured.  Most of the passengers were standing on deck waiting to disembark when the vessel struck the quay.  Multiple authorities dispatched vessels, helicopters and ambulances to the scene.  Those severely injured were flown to hospitals on the mainland.  The ferry suffered significant bow damage which has been estimated to be over 20.000 € .  Officials have launched an investigation into the incident.

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L’Austral

L’Austral

Photo: noordhollandsdagblad.nl
Photo: noordhollandsdagblad.nl

The 143 meter long passenger cruise ship L’Austral allided with the floodgate entering the IJmuiden.  The L’Austral was entering the lock from the North Sea when it struck the middle lock gate.  The gate sustained some damage, but was still operational. The L’Austral sustained scratches and dents on the bow. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The passenger ship was allowed to proceed on to Hamburg under its own power.

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Collision off Wadden Islands

Collision off Wadden Islands

Photo: kotterfoto.nl
Photo: kotterfoto.nl

The 37 meter long fishing vessel Jurie van den Berg collided with the 160 meter long, 13154 dwt offshore jack-up vessel Pacific Orca in the North Sea off the Wadden Islands, Netherlands.  The Pacific Orca was underway to an offshore windfarm while the Jurie van den Berg was returning to Eemshaven.  The fishing vessel sustained damage to its starboard hull along with its mast and boom.  The Pacific Orca had minor damage to its forepeak with dents and scratches above the waterline.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  Both vessels were able to proceed back to port under their own power.

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