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Hamnavoe

Hamnavoe

Hamnavoe

On the morning of October 22, the 112 meter long, 1200 dwt ro-ro pasenger ferry Hamnavoe  (IMO: 9246061) suffered damage while crossing the Pentland Firth off Scotland. The Hamnavoe was en route to Scrabster from Stromness when it suffered a cargo shift.  Two vans and 3 cars on the vehicle deck sustained damage, but there were no injuries on board. The ferry was able to proceed with a starboard list and reached Scrabster under its own power. There the passengers and undamaged vehicles were unloaded.  No reports if the Hamnavoe  had sustained any damage caused by the cargo shift.

Reports state the crew carried out a full review after the incident. The UK Marine Accident Investigation Board stated they were making enquiries to determine if an investigation was warranted. There were no reports of pollution released. The Hamnavoe returned to service later the same day.

 

Weesam Express

Weesam Express

Weesam Express
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On the early morning of October 7, the 226 gt passenger ferry Weesam Express (IMO: 9093062) sank in the Sulu Sea at Zamboanga, Philippines. The Weesam Express while docked in port suffered uncontrolled water ingress in the engine room. The crew spotted the water and engaged the vessel’s pumps, but the pumps were quickly overwhelmed.  The crew evacuated off Weesam Express to shore as the ferry developed a starboard list.  Strong waves in the area hastened the flooding causing the Weesam Express to capsize and sink leaving on a small part of the hull above water.
The Philippine Coast Guard placed booms around the sunken ferry to contain any pollution released. No reports of injuries. Reports stated the ferry had potentially suffered some mechanical breakdown allowing for the water ingress.
Okmeydani

Okmeydani

Okmeydani
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On the morning of October 6, the 67 meter long, 376 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Okmeydani (IMO: 8604747) allided on the Bosphorus at Sirkeci, Turkey. The Okmeydani was proceeding on its normal route between Harem and Sirkeci when it suffered a steering malfunction while approaching the pier.  The ferry scraped against the stern of the berthed ferry Nilüfer Hatun (MMSI: 271043475) before ramming the pier in Sirkeci.  Both the pier and the Okmeydani sustained damage, but there were no reports of injuries.

Emergency personnel were quickly dispatched to the scene and assisted passengers safely ashore. Reports state the Okmeydani was later towed to a nearby berth.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of pollution released during the incident.