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Eco Catania

Eco Catania

Eco Catania

On the morning of June 26, the 238 meter long, 18086 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Eco Catania (IMO: 9859571) allided with the 214 meter long, 7236 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Kydon Palace (IMO: 9204568) in the Ionian Sea at the port of Igoumenitsa, Greece. The Eco Catania was maneuvering to berth the ferry when its bow struck the starboard hull of the moored Kydon Palace. Reports state there were no injuries on the Catania to the 34 crew and 11 passengers on board.

Authorities arrived on site and began an investigation into the incident. Both vessels were detained until the vessels were inspected for damage and deemed safe. There were no reports if there were any damage to the 377 trailers on board the Eco Catania. Authorities have stated the investigation will look into the cause for the allision.

Swaraj Dweep

Swaraj Dweep

Swaraj Dweep
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The 157 meter long passenger cargo vessel Swaraj Dweep suffered water ingress in the Bay of Bengal off Car Nicobar Island, India. The vessel had 250 passengers bound for Nancowry when the vessel sprung a leak in cargo hold 2. The vessel’s pumps were unable to control the flooding and was in danger of sinking.  The crew requested assistance with the Indian Coast Guard vessel responding.  The Coast Guard provided a dewatering pump which was able to dewater the cargo hold and bring the flooding under control.  Another vessel was dispatched to the scene to unload the passengers off the Swaraj Dweep.  No reports of injuries.