The 89 meter long, 700 dwt passenger ship Plancius became disabled while off Grytviken, South Georgia Island. The vessel with 70 passengers suffered partial engine failure near the port and dropped anchor near the island. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. Another vessel was requested to pickup the passengers and take them to Montevideo. After the passengers are transferred, the Plancius is to proceed under its own power to Montevideo for inspection.
The 85 meter long passenger ship Swiss Ruby allided with the Augustus Bridge on the Elbe River at Dresden, Germany. The vessel was passing under the bridge’s arches but the Ruby’s superstructure scraped against the bridge. No reports of injuries to the crew or the 58 passengers on board. The Swiss Ruby continued on to MeiBen. Experts have surveyed the bridge, but no details to the extent of damage was reported. Authorities have started an investigation into the incident.
The 58 meter long passenger vessel Sehit Mustafa Aydogd allided with the Galata Bridge in Instanbul, Turkey. The vessel was attempting to dock at the Karaköy pier when it suffered a mechanical breakdown. The passenger vessel drifted until it struck the Galata Bridge. Some passengers were thrown off their feet while others attempted to go overboard from the stern rail onto the bridge. A tug reached the scene shortly afterwards and was able to attach a towline to the disabled Aydogd. The vessel was pulled to the pier and berthed where passengers were landed. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
