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Nissos Rodos

Nissos Rodos

On August 6, the 193 meter long, 6148 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Nissos Rodos allided with the 199 meter long, 5000 dwt passenger cruise ship Seabourn Odyssey in Mykonos, Greece. The Nissos Rodos had arrived from Ermoupolis and was doing a maneuver in the port when it struck the berthed Seabourn Odyssey. Authorities inspected both vessels and  found both had just slight damage.  Both vessels were allowed them to continue on their voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Sjøkurs

Sjøkurs

Sjøkurs

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.

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.