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Kelarvi

Kelarvi

 

Photo: ntv.ru

The 81 meter long, 2300 dwt freighter Kelarvi collided with the small passenger vessel Rossi on the Neva River near St. Petersburg, Russia.   The small vessel crossed the path of the freighter when the two vessels collided. The smaller Rossi quickly turned sideways caught on the freighter’s bow until it swung away and capsized.   The damage hull flooded with water nearly submerging the entire boat.   The 13 passengers on board were luckily on the upper deck.  Many fell overboard and were later rescued by nearby vessels.   Ten people were injured and were taken to hospital.  Authorities report that the Rossi’s two crew were at fault for the collision and that criminal charges have been filed.  The Kelarvi suffered only minor damage and no injuries to the crew.

Russian TV coverage at www.ntu.ru

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Schlei Princess

Schlei Princess

The 35 meter long stern-wheeler passenger ship Schlei Princess became disabled on the Schlei near Karschau, Germany.  The vessel was on a schedule round trip through the fjord when it suffered a malfunction with its rudder.  The vessel requested assistance and the DGzRS dispatched two lifeboats to the scene.    The lifeboats took the Schlei Princess under tow back to Kappeln.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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Regina Rheni

Regina Rheni

Photo: derwesten.de

The 111 meter long passenger ship Regina Rheni caught fire during the night on the Rhine river near Dusseldorf, Germany.  The fire started in the kitchen and quickly filling the vessel with dense smoke.   The crew closed the hatches to contain the blaze while moving passengers to the outer deck.   The fire damaged the electrical leaving everyone in the dark.  The Regina Rheni’s 102 passengers and 32 crew were safely evacuated  by the assistance of rescue boats from Dusseldorf.  Local firefighters boarded the vessel and the blaze was extinguished a few hours later.  Ten passengers were injured and were treated for smoke inhalation.   The Regina Rheni was en route to Arnhem on a schedule cruise.   The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.

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