The 70 foot long pirate-themed vessel “The Pirate’s Ransom” went aground off Clearwater, Florida. The pirate vessel with 100 passengers had gone aground in heavy fog near the Memorial Causeway Bridge. Another passenger vessel, the 65 foot long “Island Time” went aground while attempting to take some of the passengers off the “Ransom” to ashore. All passengers were rescued by fire and police boats. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
The 47 meter long passenger vessel FGS Rigi allided with a piear at Arth, Switzerland on Lake Zug. The vessel with 91 passengers crashed into a floating pier causing damage to the Rigi’s bow. Five people were slightly injured and were to taken to hospital. The remaining passengers were safely taken ashore. Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident. The Rigi was taken out of service for a week while it was being repaired. No reports of pollution being released.
The 202 meter long, 3210 dwt passenger ship Bahamas Celebration suffered a fire while off Grand Bahama, Bahamas. One of the vessel’s six generators had caught fire in the engine room. A piston rod broke and went through the side of the engine. The crew was able to quickly contain and extinguish the blaze. However, the vessel’s main engine was shut down requiring a tugs to tow the vessel into port. None of the 707 passengers or 300 crewmen were injured. No reports of any pollution being released.
