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Begonia Seaways

Begonia Seaways

Begonia Seaways
Photo: pzc.nl

The 230 meter long, 14424 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Begonia Seaways ran aground on the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal near Terneuzen, Netherlands. The vessel was en route to Ghent when it suffered a mechanical fault and struct the canal embankment. The vessel requested assistance with authorities stopping traffic on the canal and dispatching several tugs to the scene. The tugs were able to refloat the Begonia Seaways and escorted the cargo vessel to a nearby quay later the same day.  No reports of injuries.  No further details reported to the extent of damage or if any pollution was released in the incident.

Blue Star Patmos

Blue Star Patmos

 

Blue Star Patmos
Photo: ekathimerini.com

The 146 meter long, 2775 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Blue Star Patmos ran aground on the Aegean Sea off Ios, Greece. The ferry was entering the port with 205 passengers, 33 vehicles and 44 crew when it grounded just offshore. The Blue Star Patmos sustained hull damage and water ingress, but the vessel’s pumps were able to control the flooding.  No reports of injuries. All passengers were safely transferred ashore.

https://youtu.be/VFn5TFoyXJw

Authorities were contacted and divers were requested to survey the hull to assess the extent of damage. No reports of pollution.

Rostock Collision

Rostock Collision

Stettin
Photo: nordkurier.de

The 51 meter long, 783 gt steam icebreaker Stettin collided with the 188 meter long, 11029 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Finnsky in Rostock, Germany. The Stettin was proceeding out of the port with 180 passengers when strong currents caused the Stettin to strike the stem of the Finnsky.  The Stettin sustained a two meter gash in the hull above the waterline.  Three persons sustained minor injuries.  Both the Finnsky and Stettin berthed in Rostock after the incident. The water police in Rostock has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

https://youtu.be/Z9SedKjMY9U