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Prevelis

Prevelis

Prevelis
Photo: star.gr

The 143 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Prevelis sustained water ingress in the Saronic Gulf near Saint George  Island, Greece. The ferry was proceeding with 127 passengers and 67 crew when it suffered water ingress in the engine room. The crew was able to bring the flooding under control and alerted authorities.

The Greek Coast Guard dispatched three vessels to escort the Prevelis as the ferry return back to Piraeus under its own power. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The ferry remains detained in port until repairs are completed.

Norcon Galatea

Norcon Galatea

Norcon Galatea

On November 30, the 42 meter long, 179 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Norcon Galatea ran aground near Pilley’s Island, Newfoundland, Canada.  The ferry was en route to Little Bay Islands with six passengers and five vehicles when it ran into issues and went aground. The ferry was able to refloat itself and returned to Pilley’s Island.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. A few days later reports stated the vessel was allowed to continue its normal operations.

Queen of Nanaimo

Queen of Nanaimo

Photo: globalnews.ca
Photo: globalnews.ca

The 130 meter long passenger ferry Queen of Nanaimo allided with a floating dock on Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada.  The float sustained some damage.  While pulling away from the dock,  the Queen of Nanaimo went aground.   While it was maneuvering, the ferry was pushed by heavy winds causing the vessel aground.  No injuries to the 22 crew and two passengers on board at the time.

Photo: globalnews.ca
Photo: globalnews.ca

Video of the incident

Divers inspected a portion of the ferry’s hull and discovered the starboard propeller and shaft were damaged.  A portion of the aft hull was also damaged. The Queen of Nanaimo was to be towed to Long Harbour on Salt Spring Island by several tugs.  The Queen of Nanaimo will be drydocked to make the necessary of reports.  BC Ferries announced scheduled sailings between Tsawwassen and Southern Gulf Islands are cancelled as another vessel is not available to replace the Queen of Nanaimo.

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