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Red Star 201

Red Star 201

Red Star 201

The passenger vessel Red Star 201 became disabled on the Dong River near Huizhou City, China. The Red Star 201 was underway to avoid Typhoon Haima when it suffered a power blackout. The vessel requested assistance with the Huizhou Maritime Safety Administration responding. Authorities dispatched a patrol boat to the scene and secured the Red Star 201. No reports of injuries to the four crew of the Red Star 201. The Red Star 201 was towed back to Huizhou. No damages or pollution released.

Stellar Sea

Stellar Sea

Stellar Sea
Photo: jamies.com

The passenger ship Stellar Sea ran aground near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada. The small passenger vessel was on a bear-watching tour when it ran aground in shallow waters.  Unable to free itself, the Stellar Sea remained lodged on top of a rock and sustained hull damage. Reports state there was no pollution was released and no  injuries to the 26 passengers. All the passengers were safely returned to Tofino. The Canadian Coast Guard reports a boom has been placed around the vessel to contain any potential pollution released. Owners have hired a salvage firm to recover the vessel.

Leviathan II
Photo: cbc.ca

The owner of the Stellar Sea also owned the Leviathan II which sank in 2015 killing six people. Reports state the Canada Transportation Board does not plan to investigate the incident.

Flinthörn

Flinthörn

Flinthörn
Photo: DGzRS

The 31 meter long passenger ship Flinthörn ran aground between Bensersiel and Langeoog, Germany.  The Flinthörn was headed to Langeoog with 127 passengers when it stranded on a sandbank. The crew alerted the DGzRS which dispatched multiple lifeboats to the scene. Assisted by custom and police boats, the lifeboats were able to evacuate all 127 passengers as the tide receded. The crew remained on board as the Flinthörn sat high and dry with just a slight list to starboard. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. The Flinthörn was later refloated on the rising tide and proceeded to Langeoog.