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Danube River Collision

Danube River Collision

The 127 meter long passenger vessel Viktoria collided with the 100 meter long self-propelled barge Bavaria 52 on the Danube River near Bratislava, Slovakia.  The Viktoria with 160 passengers on board struck the Bavaria 52 amidship.   The Bavaria 52 suffered significant damage but not enough to have the Bavaria 52 to break-in-two  The Bavaria 52 was lightered 1.5 tons of fuel and was stabilized.   The Viktoria suffered significant damage to it’s bow which prevented the Viktoria to continue on.   The passengers were safely evacuated and will continue the cruise on another vessel.  None of the 5 crew of the Bavaria 52 were injured. 

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Super Ferry 2 Collision

Super Ferry 2 Collision

The 1029 dwt Passenger Ship Superferry II collided with the 5250 dwt boxship General Romulo in the waters off Lawis Ledge in Talisay City, Cebu, Philippines.  The Superferry II struck the starboard quarter of the General Romulo causing damage to the hull and cargo holds.   Some of the containers from the General Romulo fell overboard.  The General Romulo dropped anchor while the Superferry II was able to berth at Cebu.  The Superferry II had left Nasipit with 520 passengers bound for Cebu.    The General Romulo had left Cagayan de Oro City bound for Cebu.

Reports state  Superferry II had just resume its Palawan-Manila route on March 7, 2011 from 3 years of suspended operations.  No passengers or crewmen were injured on either vessel.     The Philippine Maritime Authority will inspect both vessel for seaworthiness.

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Witte De With Fire

Witte De With Fire

The 37 meter long passenger ship Witte De With had a fire on board while sailing on the Maas River.   The 2 crewmen aboard were able to extinguish the fire, but the fire cause the vessel to lose power.    Several watertaxis were able to assist the Witte De With to a nearby quay.   There were 11 passengers aboard, but no reports of injuries.

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