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Weesam Express 6

Weesam Express 6

Photo: Flickr
Photo: Flickr

 

The passenger ship Weesam Express 6 went aground off Bantolinao Point near Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines.  The Weesam Express 6 was en route to Cebu from Ormoc when it grounded due to the high winds and strong currents.  The Philippine Coast Guard dispatched a rescue vessel to the scene. The Weesam Express 7, sister ship of the Weesam Express 6, changed course to the area to help refloat the stranded vessel.  The Weesam Express 6 was later refloated the same day and escorted to Cebu.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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River Queen

River Queen

Photo: br.de
Photo: br.de

The 110 meter long passenger ship River Queen allided with a lock gate on the Main-Donau canal at Nürnberg, Germany.  The River Queen was en route to Bamberg when it passed through the lock.   The vessel’s wheelhouse had not been lowered enough to allow the vessel pass through the lock gate.  The River Queen had its wheelhouse crushed.  Damage to the lock gate was minor, but estimates to the River Queen was over 100,000 Euros.  The River Queen was towed to a nearby quay where repairs could be made. No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The water police has launched an investigation.

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Nordkapp

Nordkapp

Photo: nordlys.no
Photo: nordlys.no

The 123 meter long, 1104 dwt ro-ro passenger ship Nordkapp allided with the dock at Hammerfest, Norway. The vessel had made a hard landing with the aft hull was dented, but there was no punctures.  No reports of injuries to passengers or crew.  The vessel was detained until repairs could be completed.  The Nordkapp  was able to proceed under its own power to Kirkenes.

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