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Barøy

Barøy

Barøy

On the afternoon of November 14, the 93 meter long, 650 dwt electric ro-ro passenger ferry Barøy (IMO:9607394) caught fire on the Tysfjorden while berthed at a quay in Bognes, Hamarøy, Norway. Reports state the fire may have started when an electric charger exploded on board. The local fire brigade arrived on scene and was able to quickly extinguish the blaze. The eight passengers on board were evacuated off the vessel. No reports of injuries to the passengers or crew on board the Barøy. Reports state the damage had not impacted the vessel’s battery pack, but the extent of damage to the ferry was not disclosed.

 

Maria Oliva

Maria Oliva

Maria Oliva
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On the November 11, the 60.5 meter long, 394 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Maria Oliva (ISO: 8706600) ran aground off the port of Romblon, Romblon, Philippines. The Maria Oliva departed from San Agustin with 38 crew, 156 passengers and 26 vehicles bound for Romblon when it grounded in shallow waters.

The Philippine Coast Guard responded and began evacuation off the ferry. The Coast Guard safely transported nearly all 156 passengers to the port of Romblon. Two passengers remained on the Maria Oliva as he needed access to medical equipment which was on a vehicle on the ferry.  No reports of injuries.

The Coast Guard is monitoring the vessel and help coordinating efforts to refloat the ferry.  Reports state there has been no water ingress and no pollution released.

Welt ahoi!

Welt ahoi!

Welt ahoi!
Photo: hl-live.de

On the afternoon of November 4, the 37 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Welt ahoi! (MMSI: 218013580) allided with another ferry on the Trave River at Travemünde, Germany.  The Welt ahoi! had become disabled and allided with the 36.5 meter ferry Travemünde (IMO:211513530). The Travemünde, which had been loading cars and passengers, stopped and came to the help of the Welt ahoi!. The Travemünde pushed the Welt ahoi! until it was moored at the pier.  There were no passengers onboard the Welt ahoi! at the time.

Reports state the Welt ahoi! was testing the vessel’s drive system at the time of the incident. That system suffered a complete failure resulting in loss of steering. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.