On August 5, the 81 meter long, 579 dwt passenger ship Sjøkurs ran aground in the Tvendestrand Fjord off Tvedestrand, Norway. The Sjøkurs had struck an uncharted shoal. An inspection the following day found the vessel sustained minimal damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 135 meter long passenger ship Viking Odin ran aground on the Main River. The Viking Odin had departed from Aschaffenburg with 40 passengers when it suffered an electrical fault causing a power blackout. The river cruise ship lost steering, swung perpendicular by the wind and ran onto the embankment near Pompejanum. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The Viking Odin was able to restart the engine and authorities ordered the vessel to return back to Aschaffenburg. As the vessel made a turn, it suffered a second blackout and ran aground again. After the second incident, the vessel was towed to the berth in Aschaffenburg. Divers were requested to inspect the hull. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.
On July 23, the 32 meter long paddle-wheel passenger ship Lady of the Lake caught fire just as it berthed at Clear Lake, Iowa. The fire when a wood column ignited by the exhaust from the vessel’s generator. The 100 people on board were able to be safely evacuated off the vessel to shore. No reports of injuries. The fire was extinguished by the crew. Reports state damage to be estimated around $7,500.