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Queen of Capilano

Queen of Capilano

Queen of Capilano

On the morning of February 2, the 96 meter long, 2885 gt ro-ro passenger ferry Queen of Capilano (IMO: 9008354) allided in the Queen Charlotte Channel on Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada. The Queen of Capilano was departing from Snug Cove, Bowen Island bound for West Vancouver when it slammed into multiple moored smaller vessels before striking the dock. Reports state the dock and moored vessel sustained damage, but the ferry seemed undamaged from the incident. The Queen of Capilano continued on its voyage to West Vancouver. The ferry made several other crossing before it suffered a mechanical breakdown with the propulsion system. There no reports of injuries and no pollution was released.

Queen of Capilano
Photo: nsnews.com

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the allision. Factors such as a mechanical breakdown or strong winds may have caused the allision.

 

Firuze G

Firuze G

Firuze G
Photo: milliyet.com.tr

On the morning of January 28, the 150.5 meter long, 5970 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Firuze G (IMO: 7811329) caught fire on the Black Sea while berthed at Samsun, Turkey. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room when a generator failed. The fire quickly spread spewing out dense smoke.  The local fire brigade arrived on scene and was able to contain the blaze after 2.5 hours of intense work. Fire fighting vessels assisted by cooling down the hull with water spray.

All 33 crew on board the Firuze G were able to evacuate safely ashore and there were no reports of injuries.  The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed. There were no reports if the incident would be investigated by authorities.

 

 

Collision on the Elbe

Collision on the Elbe

Övelgönne
Photo: mopo.de

On the morning of January 25, the 30 meter long passenger ferry Övelgönne (MMSI: 211151080) was in collision in poor visibility with a barge being pushed by the self-propelled container-barge Hanse (MMSI: 211760410) on the Elbe River at Hamburg, Germany.  The Övelgönne was headed to the Dockland pier with 25 passengers from Finkenwerder when it approached the Hanse which had departed from Braunschweig with a convoy of barges.  As the vessels approached the Dockland pier in dense fog, the Övelgönne was struck on the starboard hull by a lead barge.  The ferry’s hull was partially crushed above the waterline with multiple windows smashed.  Passengers were struck by flying debris and sprayed by water resulting in multiple injuries. One passenger was knock unconscious and was reported as in critical condition with a brain injury. Ten others on board were slightly injured with many suffering from hypothermia. The Övelgönne was able to berth where it was met by local authorities and emergency personnel. All the injured passengers were taken to hospital for treatment.

The Hanse was able to continue and proceeded to Waltershof where it berthed and met by local authorities. The water police launched an investigation into incident. Both the captains of the Övelgönne and Hanse were given a breathalyzer test which were negative. Authorities have reported that dense fog may have been a major factor in the collision. Initial investigation stated the Övelgönne was equipped with radar and it was manned with an experienced master. The investigation most likely will focus on why the radar wasn’t being monitored when visibility was limited at the time of the incident.