The 128 meter long, 1616 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Vitsentzos Komaros became disabled off Rhodes, Greece. The ferry had departed from Rhodes when one of its main engines failed. Unable to restart the engine, the Vitsentzos Komaros returned back to port at reduced speed. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On December 29, the 110 meter long, 3170 dwt ro-ro railroad car ferry Annenkov allided with the 102 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Elena at Kavkaz, Russia. The Annenkov was attempting to berth when strong winds caused the rail ferry to drift into the moored Elena. Both vessels only suffered minor damage and dents. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Both vessels were to be inspected before allowing to return to service.
The 111 meter long, 2900 dwt ro-ro ferry Shuttle Roro 5 ran aground at Mabini, Batangas, Philippines. The ferry was seeking sheltered waters when Typhoon Nina (Nock-Ten) struck the area. As the storm intensified, the rough seas were too much for the Shuttle Roro 5. The crew decided to abandon ship rather stay on board the vessel. All 25 passengers and crew abandoned ship and were later rescued. The ferry was blown by the storm until it rested just off the shoreline. Reports state the hull of the ferry sustained damage, but no survey of the hull has been completed. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
