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Bali Dolphin Cruise 2

Bali Dolphin Cruise 2

Bali Dolphin Cruise 2
Photo: kabarsdgs.com

On the afternoon of August 5, the passenger ferry Bali Dolphin Cruise 2 capsized in the Bali Sea at the entrance of Sanur, Bali, Indonesia. The Bali Dolphin Cruise 2 was entering the harbour entrance and make a turn to port towards the dock when it was struck by a wave. The passenger ferry lost stability and rolled over. The 73 passengers and 4 crew were able to evacuate the capsized vessel and reach shore. Reports state the many passengers were taken to hospital for treatment. Two passengers perished and 1 crew member was reported as missing. Authorities launched a search and rescue operation looking for the missing crew member.

A point of clarification about Sanur Harbour which should be stated. Sanur Harbour is protected by a breakwater that requires vessels to enter the harbor at its’ northern end.  If the vessel would attempt to enter the harbour too far north from the breakwater, it would require a sharp turn to port which would expose the vessel to waves from the east.

 

Panaghia Paravouniotissa

Panaghia Paravouniotissa

Panaghia Paravouniotissa
Photo: x.com

On the afternoon of August 6, the 68 meter long, 801 gt ro-ro passenger ferry Panaghia Paravouniotissa (IMO: 9852262) ran aground in the Euboean Gulf off the Mikro Kouneli Island, Greece. The Panagia Paravouniotissa departed from Styra with 105 passenger bound for Agia Marina when it ran up on a reef.

The ferry remained firmly stuck on the reef. The vessel seem stable but it developed a small list to port. Authorities were alerted with the Greek Coast Guard dispatching 2 vessels to the scene. Private vessels including commercial fishing boats were called upon to help transfer passengers off the ferry back to shore. All 105 passengers were safely transferred and there were no reports of injuries.

Local reports stated the reef was well known to vessels in the area and clearly mapped on charts. There were no reports of pollution. Damage to the Panaghia Paravouniotissa has not yet been disclosed. Salvage efforts to recover the ferry are ongoing.

 

Ferry Ida Fire

Ferry Ida Fire

Ida
Photo: avisen.dk

On the evening of July 26, the 30 meter long wooden ro-ro passenger ferry Ida (MMSI: 219003541) caught fire on the Storstrømmen near Bogø, Denmark. The Ida had departed from Stubbekøbing bound for Bogø when a fire broke out in the engine room. The ferry was just a few meters away from the harbour at Bogø as smoke and flames could be seen from the stack.  Local fire brigade was alerted who were on site a short time later. After several hours, fire fighters were able to contain the blaze to the engine compartment.  The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed.

Authorities reported that there were no injuries.  The ferry remained out of service as authorities determined the damage and necessary repairs. The Ida is the primary method of transport between port on Bogø to Stubbekøbing on Falster.  The Ida was built in 1958 and was designed to carry up to 98 passengers and 12 vehicles.