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Viking Tor

Viking Tor

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The 135 meter long passenger ship Viking Tor went aground on the Rhine near Zeitldorf, Germany.   The vessel was en route to Amsterdam from Budapest with 183 passengers when it suffered a malfunction allowing the vessel to go aground by the stern.   The Viking Tor was able to refloat itself, but it had lost its propulsion gear on it’s port side.   The passenger vessel proceeded to Regensburg for repairs.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   Reports state the damage to the vessel to be around 100000 euros.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Gamle Salten

Gamle Salten

The 42 meter long passenger ship Gamle Salten became disabled near Træna, Norway.   Shortly after the Gamle Salten had departed from Trænafestivalen, the vessel suffered engine failure.   The vessel contacted the Norwegian Coast Guard for assistance who dispatched a lifeboat to the scene.  The lifeboat took the vessel under tow and proceeded to Bodø.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

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Froja

Froja

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Photo: gp.se

The 29 meter long passenger ship Froja went aground near Styrsöbolaget Bratten, Sweden.   The vessel requested assistance with the fast ferries Valö and Brännö Husvik responding.  Passengers were transferred to Vesta who were then taken to the Brännö Husvik.   No injuries to the 60 passengers on board, no damage or pollution released.  The Froja was refloated and taken under tow to a shipyard for further inspection.

 

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