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Kydon

Kydon

Kydon
Photo: wapa.tv

The 192 meter long, 6987 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Kydon allided with the quay at the port of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Kydon was arrived in port and struck the quay while maneuvering.  No passengers where injured, but the ferry destroyed several vehicles and containers on the quay. No reports of pollution.

Ijveer 60

Ijveer 60

Ijveer 60
Photo: ad.nl

The 34 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Ijveer 60 allided with a pole at Amsterdam, Netherlands. The ferry was arriving from Buiksloter Way when it struck a pole next to the jetty outside the main terminal in Amsterdam. Two people on board suffered minor injuries.

Local authorities launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of pollution released.

Marmara Sea Collision

Marmara Sea Collision

Saraylar
Photo: hurriyet.com.tr

The 80 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Saraylar collided with the 107 meter long, 5484 dwt cargo vessel Tiwala on the Marmara Sea near Marmara Island, Turkey. The Tiwala was headed to Varna from Ceuta when it was struck by the Saraylar which was en route to Tekirdag from Bandirma with 25 vehicles. The ferry sustained a dent in the starboard bow and several vehicles on board were damaged. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

The Saraylar proceeded to Tekirdag where it unloaded passengers and vehicles. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.