The 24 meter long high-speed catamaran passenger ship Tidecruise went aground at Leirvik, Norway. The Tidecruise was approaching to dock for bunkering when it went ashore. The vessel suffered damage to its hull. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.
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.
