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Black Watch

Black Watch

Black Watch
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The 205 meter long, 5656 dwt passenger ship Black Watch allided with the jetty on the Elbe at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Black Watch was en route to Copenhagen from Hamburg as it approached the Kiel Canal locks and struck the jetty. The cruise ship demolished one dolphin with its bow, but the vessel suffered only minor scratches. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Black Watch remained detained until the incident could be investigated. Reports state the vessel was allowed to proceed on its voyage later the same day.

Adventure Hornblower

Adventure Hornblower

Adventure Hornblower
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On March 31, the 49 meter long passenger ship Adventure Hornblower allided with a seawall in San Diego, California. The vessel was proceeding into port from a day cruise with 139 passengers. For an undisclosed reason, the vessel was unable to slow down its approach and struck the seawall. Three passengers were taken to hospital for injuries. The bow of the passenger ship sustained a gash above the waterline and the seawall suffered some damage. No reports of pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Pannenkoekenboot 3

Pannenkoekenboot 3

Pannenkoekenboot 3
Photo: omroepgelderland.nl

The 32 meter long passenger vessel Pannenkoekenboot 3 collided with a tanker-barge on the Waal River off Nijmegen, Netherlands. The Pannenkoekenboot 3 was on a river cruise loaded with 50 passengers when it suffered engine failure. The vessel became unmanageable and was headed to collide into a passing tanker-barge loaded with gas.  The master of the Pannenkoekenboot 3 reacted quickly and used the vessel’s bow thruster to avoid a serious collision . The passenger ship did graze against the tanker-barge, but no reports of injuries on either vessel. Reports state hull damage was minor on both vessels. The tanker-barge was able to proceed on its voyage. The Pannenkoekenboot 3 was later towed to  Nijmegen. No pollution was released.