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Viking Odin

Viking Odin

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.

Viking Odin
Photo: schiffbilder.de

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.

Lady of the Lake

Lady of the Lake

Lady of the Lake
Photo: kimt.com

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.

Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas
Photo: miamiherald.com

The 1,112 foot long, 154,407 gt passenger cruise ship Freedom of the Seas caught fire while entering into the port of Falmouth, Jamaica. The fire started in a mechanical space near the stack spewing out black smoke.  One crewman sustained injuries receiving first-degree burns. No reports of injuries to any of the 4,454 passengers on board.  The vessel’s fire suppression system was activated and extinguished the blaze within two hours.  The  Freedom of the Seas arrived in Falmouth and passengers were able to disembark.  Damage from the fire was reported to be limited and the cruise itinerary has not changed.  The Coast Guard will inspect the vessel when it returns to the United States.