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Eurocargo Trieste

Eurocargo Trieste

The 185 meter long ro-ro cargo vessel Eurocargo Trieste allided with the 191 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Hellenic Spirit at Patras, Greece. The Eurocargo Trieste was attempting to moor when it struck the port side of the Hellenic Spirit.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released on either vessel. Both vessels were inspected and were allowed to leave port the following day.

Ørsta

Ørsta

Ørsta
Photo: rbnett.no

The 50 meter long ro-ro passenger fery Ørsta ran aground at Molde, Norway. The Ørsta was approaching the piers when it struck bottom. The ferry was able to later berth in Molde where it was inspected by divers for damage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Collision at Gornsdorf

Collision at Gornsdorf

Coburg

The 86 meter long self-propelled barge Coburg collided with the 48 meter long passenger ship Renate in the Gordnsdorf Lock on the Main-Danube Canal at Kelheim, Germany. The Cobug, loaded with 940 tonnes of fertilizer, struck the stern of the Renate. One of the 291 passengers on board the Renate was injured and taken to hospital in Kelheim for treatment. The Renate suffered some damage to its stern and  had several divers inspect the hull before it was allow to continue with its voyage. The Coburg had only slight damage and continued its voyage from Regensburg to Nuremberg. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.